US Bridges

Ch 8(FAS 679) over Brouilletts Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Il 1 · Structure no. 023320300000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 8(FAS 679) over Brouilletts Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ch 8(FAS 679) over Brouilletts Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 8(FAS 679)
CrossesBrouilletts Creek
Location2 MI E of Il 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.72219, -87.64368
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 8(FAS 679) over Brouilletts Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 8(FAS 679) over Brouilletts Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 8(FAS 679) over Brouilletts Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ch 8(FAS 679) over Brouilletts Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 8(FAS 679) over Brouilletts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.