US Bridges

FAP-328 (US-45) over Lost Creek

Poor

White County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Enfield · Structure no. 097002300000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-328 (US-45) over Lost Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP-328 (US-45) over Lost Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 97 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-328 (US-45)
CrossesLost Creek
Location1.5 MI N Enfield
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.12661, -88.33656
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FAP-328 (US-45) over Lost 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

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

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.