US 45 over Four Mile Creek
FairMassac County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E of Ill 145 · Structure no. 064004200000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Four Mile Creek in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,606 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Four Mile 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 US 45 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.