US Bridges

Il 49(FAP 836) over Trib of Brushy Fork

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 2.6 MI N of US 36 · Structure no. 023201000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 49(FAP 836) over Trib of Brushy Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 49(FAP 836) over Trib of Brushy Fork in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesIl 49(FAP 836)
CrossesTrib of Brushy Fork
Location2.6 MI N of US 36
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates39.82905, -87.93722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Il 49(FAP 836) over Trib of Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 49(FAP 836) over Trib of Brushy Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Il 49(FAP 836) over Trib of Brushy Fork carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Il 49(FAP 836) over Trib of Brushy Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Il 49(FAP 836) over Trib of Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.