US Bridges

FAP-332 (ILL-1) over French Creek

Poor

White County, Illinois · 2 MI S Grayville · Structure no. 097000500000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-332 (ILL-1) over French Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-332 (ILL-1) over French Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 102 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesFAP-332 (ILL-1)
CrossesFrench Creek
Location2 MI S Grayville
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates38.22504, -88.00624
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2023)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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-332 (ILL-1) over French Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is FAP-332 (ILL-1) over French Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-332 (ILL-1) over French Creek carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAP-332 (ILL-1) over French Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-332 (ILL-1) over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.