US Bridges

FAU-8613 over Fulton Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · Wamac · Structure no. 061600700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-8613 over Fulton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU-8613 over Fulton Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesFAU-8613
CrossesFulton Creek
LocationWamac
Coordinates38.50626, -89.13972
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,384 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU-8613 over Fulton Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-8613 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU-8613 over Fulton Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU-8613 over Fulton Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-8613 over Fulton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.