US Bridges

FAI 64 WB over North Creek

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 1.36 MI W Ill 127 · Structure no. 095005100000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 64 WB over North Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAI 64 WB over North Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 14,650 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,307 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 64 WB
CrossesNorth Creek
Location1.36 MI W Ill 127
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.39782, -89.39243
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 North Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FAI 64 WB over North 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 North Creek carry?

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

How long is FAI 64 WB over North Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 64 WB over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.