US Bridges

Ch 6(FAS 513) over Brouilletts Creek

GoodPosted for load

Edgar County, Illinois · 2 MI N of Metcalf · Structure no. 023322200000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 6(FAS 513) over Brouilletts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 6(FAS 513) over Brouilletts Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 6(FAS 513)
CrossesBrouilletts Creek
Location2 MI N of Metcalf
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.83399, -87.8041
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 6(FAS 513) over Brouilletts Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 6(FAS 513) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 6(FAS 513) over Brouilletts Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ch 6(FAS 513) over Brouilletts Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 6(FAS 513) over Brouilletts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.