US Bridges

FAP 821 (il 15) over Miller Creek

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 1.0 Mi. W Sims RD · Structure no. 096007600000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 821 (il 15) over Miller Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAP 821 (il 15) over Miller Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 821 (il 15)
CrossesMiller Creek
Location1.0 Mi. W Sims RD
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.37191, -88.54953
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2023)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 821 (il 15) over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 821 (il 15) over Miller 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 821 (il 15) over Miller Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 821 (il 15) over Miller Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 821 (il 15) over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.