US Bridges

FAI 64 WB over Plum Creek

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 1.25M NW Okawville · Structure no. 095004300000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 64 WB over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 64 WB over Plum Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,848 by 2046. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 64 WB
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.25M NW Okawville
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.45721, -89.56342
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,848 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 64 WB over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 64 WB over Plum 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 64 WB over Plum Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FAI 64 WB over Plum Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 64 WB over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.