US 51 (fap 322) over North Turkey Creek
FairMarion County, Illinois · E of Junction City · Structure no. 061007300000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 (fap 322) over North Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 (fap 322) over North Turkey Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2046. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 (fap 322) over North Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 (fap 322) over North Turkey 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 51 (fap 322) over North Turkey Creek carry?
About 4,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 51 (fap 322) over North Turkey Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 (fap 322) over North Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.