FAI 72 WB over Beebe Creek
FairPike County, Illinois · 3.4 MI W Barry Int · Structure no. 075010100000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 72 WB over Beebe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 72 WB over Beebe Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,872 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 72 WB over Beebe Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 72 WB over Beebe 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 72 WB over Beebe Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FAI 72 WB over Beebe Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 72 WB over Beebe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.