US Bridges

FAP 323(US 36) over Hackett Creek

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 2.8 MI E of Tuscola · Structure no. 021202600000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 323(US 36) over Hackett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 323(US 36) over Hackett Creek in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 323(US 36)
CrossesHackett Creek
Location2.8 MI E of Tuscola
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.79164, -88.21992
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2023)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 323(US 36) over Hackett Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 323(US 36) over Hackett 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 323(US 36) over Hackett Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAP 323(US 36) over Hackett Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 323(US 36) over Hackett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.