FAS 669(CH 7) over Brushy Fork
PoorPosted for loadDouglas County, Illinois · 2 MI SW of Newman · Structure no. 021004700000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 669(CH 7) over Brushy Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 669(CH 7) over Brushy Fork in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 92 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 669(CH 7) over Brushy Fork built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is FAS 669(CH 7) over Brushy Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 669(CH 7) over Brushy Fork carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 669(CH 7) over Brushy Fork?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 669(CH 7) over Brushy Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.