US Bridges

FAP 323(US 36) over Hayes Branch Ditch

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E of Tuscola · Structure no. 021002000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 323(US 36) over Hayes Branch Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAP 323(US 36) over Hayes Branch Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,404 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 323(US 36)
CrossesHayes Branch Ditch
Location1.5 MI E of Tuscola
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.79163, -88.2526
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2023)
Projected traffic5,404 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$594,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 323(US 36) over Hayes Branch Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 323(US 36) over Hayes Branch Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 323(US 36) over Hayes Branch Ditch carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAP 323(US 36) over Hayes Branch Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 323(US 36) over Hayes Branch Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.