US Bridges

FAS 766/ Fruit Rd. over Sand Creek

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 2.8 Mi. W. Grantfork · Structure no. 060329900000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 766/ Fruit Rd. over Sand Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 766/ Fruit Rd. over Sand Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 766/ Fruit Rd.
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.8 Mi. W. Grantfork
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.82974, -89.72237
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 766/ Fruit Rd. over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 766/ Fruit Rd. over Sand 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 766/ Fruit Rd. over Sand Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 766/ Fruit Rd. over Sand Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns FAS 766/ Fruit Rd. over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.