US Bridges

FAP 323(US 36) over Brushy Creek

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · .6 MI E of Hume · Structure no. 023003100000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 323(US 36) over Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAP 323(US 36) over Brushy Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesFAP 323(US 36)
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location.6 MI E of Hume
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.79264, -87.85276
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 323(US 36) over Brushy 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 January 2022.

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

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.