US Bridges

FAU 7437(ML King D over Spring Creek

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · N NE of Decatur · Structure no. 058602000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7437(ML King D over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7437(ML King D over Spring Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,171 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7437(ML King D
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationN NE of Decatur
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.88661, -88.95032
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2020)
Projected traffic7,171 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 FAU 7437(ML King D over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7437(ML King D over Spring 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 7437(ML King D over Spring Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7437(ML King D over Spring Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7437(ML King D over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.