US Bridges

FAI-64 over Watson Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · .5 MI E US-45 Int · Structure no. 096200400000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-64 over Watson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAI-64 over Watson Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,342 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-64
CrossesWatson Creek
Location.5 MI E US-45 Int
RouteInterstate 64
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.2666, -88.34374
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2024)
Projected traffic12,342 by 2046
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-64 over Watson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-64 over Watson Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FAI-64 over Watson Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns FAI-64 over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.