US Bridges

FAP 709 (us 136) over S Branch Big Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Rantoul · Structure no. 010203000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 709 (us 136) over S Branch Big Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 709 (us 136) over S Branch Big Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,727 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 709 (us 136)
CrossesS Branch Big Ditch
Location1 MI W of Rantoul
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.31165, -88.22272
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,727 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 709 (us 136) over S Branch Big Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 709 (us 136) over S Branch Big Ditch 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does FAP 709 (us 136) over S Branch Big Ditch carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAP 709 (us 136) over S Branch Big Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAP 709 (us 136) over S Branch Big Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.