US Bridges

FAP-328 (US-45) over Skillet Fork Creek

Fair

White County, Illinois · .8 MI S Mill Shoals · Structure no. 097006200000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
967 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-328 (US-45) over Skillet Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-328 (US-45) over Skillet Fork Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 967 ft (294.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-328 (US-45)
CrossesSkillet Fork Creek
Location.8 MI S Mill Shoals
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.23099, -88.34684
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length967 ft (294.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 Skillet Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-328 (US-45) over Skillet Fork 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

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

The structure is 967 ft (294.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.