FAS-787 over North Fork Creek
FairMarion County, Illinois · 1 MI W Patoka · Structure no. 061317800000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-787 over North Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-787 over North Fork Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FAS-787 over North Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-787 over North Fork 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-787 over North Fork Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS-787 over North Fork Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-787 over North Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.