US Bridges

US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts Creek

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W of Il 1 · Structure no. 023003300000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesUS 36(FAP 323)
CrossesBrouilletts Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Il 1
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.79224, -87.71108
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts 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 US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.