FAS 863 over Mill Creek
FairRandolph County, Illinois · 863 over Mill Creek · Structure no. 079305100000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 863 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 863 over Mill Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 863 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 863 over Mill 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 863 over Mill Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FAS 863 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 863 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.