US Bridges

Ch 7 (fas 546) over Plains Branch Creek

Good

De Witt County, Illinois · 2 MI N of Kenney · Structure no. 020313800000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 7 (fas 546) over Plains Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 7 (fas 546) over Plains Branch Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 7 (fas 546)
CrossesPlains Branch Creek
Location2 MI N of Kenney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.12398, -89.0809
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 7 (fas 546) over Plains Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 7 (fas 546) over Plains 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 June 2020.

How much traffic does Ch 7 (fas 546) over Plains Branch Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ch 7 (fas 546) over Plains Branch Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Ch 7 (fas 546) over Plains Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.