US Bridges

Division St(fau 76 over Town Branch Creek

Good

Coles County, Illinois · Charleston N Jackson · Structure no. 015600200000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division St(fau 76 over Town Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying Division St(fau 76 over Town Branch Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDivision St(fau 76
CrossesTown Branch Creek
LocationCharleston N Jackson
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.49392, -88.18177
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2024)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Division St(fau 76 over Town Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division St(fau 76 over Town Branch Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Division St(fau 76 over Town Branch Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Division St(fau 76 over Town Branch Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Division St(fau 76 over Town Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.