US Bridges

Ridge Rd- FAU6774 over Farm Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · SE-36-T26NR4W · Structure no. 090608700000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Rd- FAU6774 over Farm Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Rd- FAU6774 over Farm Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Rd- FAU6774
CrossesFarm Creek
LocationSE-36-T26NR4W
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.6679, -89.52073
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ridge Rd- FAU6774 over Farm Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Rd- FAU6774 over Farm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does Ridge Rd- FAU6774 over Farm Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Rd- FAU6774 over Farm Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Rd- FAU6774 over Farm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.