Old US 51 (fas 179 over Crooked Creek
PoorMarion County, Illinois · .3 MI N Central City · Structure no. 061000700000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 51 (fas 179 over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 51 (fas 179 over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 51 (fas 179 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 51 (fas 179 over Crooked Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Old US 51 (fas 179 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old US 51 (fas 179 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 51 (fas 179 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.