US Bridges

FAP 828 over Brush Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Il 121 · Structure no. 018005600000000

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 828 over Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAP 828 over Brush Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,548 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 828
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.5 MI S Il 121
CountyCumberland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.25458, -88.37794
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2021)
Projected traffic2,548 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 828 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FAP 828 over Brush Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 828 over Brush Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAP 828 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 828 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.