Ch 6/FAS 777 over Dry Branch Creek
FairBond County, Illinois · 1 M N Woburn · Structure no. 003303600000000
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 6/FAS 777 over Dry Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ch 6/FAS 777 over Dry Branch Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 120 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 6/FAS 777 over Dry Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Ch 6/FAS 777 over Dry Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 6/FAS 777 over Dry Branch Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ch 6/FAS 777 over Dry Branch Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 6/FAS 777 over Dry Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.