US Bridges

FAP 116 (il 130) over Bell Branch

Fair

Cumberland County, Illinois · N Edge of Greenup · Structure no. 018002400000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 116 (il 130) over Bell Branch is a concrete slab carrying FAP 116 (il 130) over Bell Branch in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,068 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 116 (il 130)
CrossesBell Branch
LocationN Edge of Greenup
RouteState Highway 130
CountyCumberland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.26384, -88.1505
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,068 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 116 (il 130) over Bell Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 116 (il 130) over Bell 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 116 (il 130) over Bell Branch carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FAP 116 (il 130) over Bell Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 116 (il 130) over Bell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.