US Bridges

FAS 1781 over Luebbers Branch

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · 0.3 MI W Hazlet Park · Structure no. 014301100000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1781 over Luebbers Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1781 over Luebbers Branch in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1781
CrossesLuebbers Branch
Location0.3 MI W Hazlet Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.67357, -89.33752
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic358 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 1781 over Luebbers Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1781 over Luebbers Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 1781 over Luebbers Branch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1781 over Luebbers Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1781 over Luebbers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.