US Bridges

FAP 323(US 36) over Stevens Creek

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · W of Decatur · Structure no. 058012800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 323(US 36) over Stevens Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 323(US 36) over Stevens Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,929 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 323(US 36)
CrossesStevens Creek
LocationW of Decatur
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.84678, -88.99243
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2023)
Projected traffic7,929 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 323(US 36) over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 323(US 36) over Stevens Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 323(US 36) over Stevens Creek carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 323(US 36) over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 323(US 36) over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.