US Bridges

FAI 64 WB over Little Crooked Ck

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 3 MI N W Rt 127 · Structure no. 095004900000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 64 WB over Little Crooked Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 64 WB over Little Crooked Ck in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 5 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 14,650 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,307 by 2046. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 64 WB
CrossesLittle Crooked Ck
Location3 MI N W Rt 127
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.41047, -89.42644
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,650 (2023)
Projected traffic15,307 by 2046
Trucks31%
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 Little Crooked Ck built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FAI 64 WB over Little Crooked Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 64 WB over Little Crooked Ck carry?

About 14,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FAI 64 WB over Little Crooked Ck?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 64 WB over Little Crooked Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.