US Bridges

FAP 821 (ILL-15) over Trib Miller Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · .6 MI W of Sims · Structure no. 096200800000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 821 (ILL-15) over Trib Miller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 821 (ILL-15) over Trib Miller Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,907 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesFAP 821 (ILL-15)
CrossesTrib Miller Creek
Location.6 MI W of Sims
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates38.37188, -88.5422
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,907 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 821 (ILL-15) over Trib Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 821 (ILL-15) over Trib Miller 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 821 (ILL-15) over Trib Miller Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 821 (ILL-15) over Trib Miller Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 821 (ILL-15) over Trib Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.