US Bridges

FAS 582 over Russett Branch

Good

Brown County, Illinois · 1 M W Versailles · Structure no. 005500200000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 582 over Russett Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 582 over Russett Branch in Brown County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 582
CrossesRussett Branch
Location1 M W Versailles
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.87998, -90.67992
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 582 over Russett Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 582 over Russett Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 582 over Russett Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 582 over Russett Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns FAS 582 over Russett Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.