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FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Stream

Fair

Clay County, Illinois · .1 MI E C Brown Park · Structure no. 013003800000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Stream in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2704(OLD-50)
CrossesStream
Location.1 MI E C Brown Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.66028, -88.53637
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Stream carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2704(OLD-50) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.