US Bridges

FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Brush Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Oblong · Structure no. 017201200000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Brush Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesFAP-781 (ILL-33)
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.5 MI E Oblong
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates39.00329, -87.8706
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Brush 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 November 2024.

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

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-781 (ILL-33) over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.