US Bridges

FAP-328 (US-45) over Watson Creek

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Wayne County, Illinois · .8 MI N White CO LN · Structure no. 096200600000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-328 (US-45) over Watson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-328 (US-45) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,397 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-328 (US-45)
CrossesWatson Creek
Location.8 MI N White CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.26362, -88.34773
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,397 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAP-328 (US-45) over Watson Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP-328 (US-45) over Watson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-328 (US-45) over Watson Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAP-328 (US-45) over Watson Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns FAP-328 (US-45) over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.