US Bridges

FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Stream

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 6 MI SE Palestine · Structure no. 017200700000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Stream in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-781 (ILL-33)
CrossesStream
Location6 MI SE Palestine
RouteState Highway 33
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.9166, -87.58721
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Stream carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.