US Bridges

US 51 NB (fap 322) over Fulton Creek

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Marion County, Illinois · Centralia · Structure no. 061201100000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 NB (fap 322) over Fulton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 51 NB (fap 322) over Fulton Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 51 NB (fap 322)
CrossesFulton Creek
LocationCentralia
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.5072, -89.13327
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2023)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 51 NB (fap 322) over Fulton Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 NB (fap 322) over Fulton 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 51 NB (fap 322) over Fulton Creek carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 51 NB (fap 322) over Fulton Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US 51 NB (fap 322) over Fulton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.