US Bridges

FAI 64 EB over Middle Creek

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 3.5 M E Ill 127 · Structure no. 095005700000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 64 EB over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAI 64 EB over Middle Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,396 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 64 EB
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location3.5 M E Ill 127
RouteInterstate 64
CountyWashington County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.39057, -89.30522
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,396 by 2046
Trucks35%
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 EB over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 64 EB over Middle 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAI 64 EB over Middle Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FAI 64 EB over Middle Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 64 EB over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.