US Bridges

FAS 188A/CH 8 over Branch of Crow Creek

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 4.5 MI SE Bradford · Structure no. 006500500000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 188A/CH 8 over Branch of Crow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 188A/CH 8 over Branch of Crow Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 188A/CH 8
CrossesBranch of Crow Creek
Location4.5 MI SE Bradford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.14972, -89.58251
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2020)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 188A/CH 8 over Branch of Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 188A/CH 8 over Branch of Crow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 188A/CH 8 over Branch of Crow Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 188A/CH 8 over Branch of Crow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 188A/CH 8 over Branch of Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.