US Bridges

FAU 7641("E" St) over Town Branch Creek

Good

Coles County, Illinois · Charleston-Madison · Structure no. 015601200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7641("E" St) over Town Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7641("E" St) over Town Branch Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,040 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 7641("E" St)
CrossesTown Branch Creek
LocationCharleston-Madison
Coordinates39.49353, -88.18652
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2024)
Projected traffic4,040 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 FAU 7641("E" St) over Town Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7641("E" St) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7641("E" St) over Town Branch Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7641("E" St) over Town Branch Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns FAU 7641("E" St) over Town Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.