US Bridges

FAU6384/ALEXANDER over Goose Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SE 150 & 55 · Structure no. 057342100000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU6384/ALEXANDER over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU6384/ALEXANDER over Goose Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU6384/ALEXANDER
CrossesGoose Creek
Location2.5 MI SE 150 & 55
Coordinates40.46892, -89.02081
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU6384/ALEXANDER over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU6384/ALEXANDER over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU6384/ALEXANDER over Goose Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU6384/ALEXANDER over Goose Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAU6384/ALEXANDER over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.