US Bridges

FAP-782 (ILL-1) over Indian Creek

Fair

White County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S ILL-1/US-45 · Structure no. 097002600000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-782 (ILL-1) over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP-782 (ILL-1) over Indian Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 96 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-782 (ILL-1)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.5 MI S ILL-1/US-45
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.94894, -88.31941
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-782 (ILL-1) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FAP-782 (ILL-1) over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-782 (ILL-1) over Indian Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAP-782 (ILL-1) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-782 (ILL-1) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.