US Bridges

FAU 6653-FOREST Hi over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · Under Foresthill E · Structure no. 072200600000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6653-FOREST Hi over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 6653-FOREST Hi over Dry Run Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,241 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6653-FOREST Hi
CrossesDry Run Creek
LocationUnder Foresthill E
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.72526, -89.61901
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2022)
Projected traffic14,241 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAU 6653-FOREST Hi over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6653-FOREST Hi over Dry Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 6653-FOREST Hi over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6653-FOREST Hi over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 6653-FOREST Hi over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.