US Bridges

FAI 72 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre

Fair

Morgan County, Illinois · 1.MI W Alexander Int · Structure no. 069200300000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 72 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre is a concrete culvert carrying FAI 72 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre in Morgan 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,150 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 72
CrossesN Fk Mauvaise Terre
Location1.MI W Alexander Int
RouteInterstate 72
CountyMorgan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.73673, -90.06242
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,150 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 FAI 72 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 72 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 72 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FAI 72 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns FAI 72 over N Fk Mauvaise Terre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.