US Bridges

FAU 7455 (kruse RD over Big Creek

Good

Macon County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. NE Mt. Zion · Structure no. 058341100000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7455 (kruse RD over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7455 (kruse RD over Big Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7455 (kruse RD
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.5 Mi. NE Mt. Zion
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.78561, -88.85208
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2020)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 FAU 7455 (kruse RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7455 (kruse RD over Big 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7455 (kruse RD over Big Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7455 (kruse RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7455 (kruse RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.