FAS 668(CH 2) over Dry Branch
FairColes County, Illinois · E of Bushton · Structure no. 015200900000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 668(CH 2) over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 668(CH 2) over Dry Branch in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 92 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 668(CH 2) over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is FAS 668(CH 2) over Dry 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 668(CH 2) over Dry Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 668(CH 2) over Dry Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 668(CH 2) over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.