US Bridges

Ch 6(FAS 513) over Brouilletts Creek

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 3.3 MI N of Metcalf · Structure no. 023323500000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 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 culvert carrying Ch 6(FAS 513) over Brouilletts Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCh 6(FAS 513)
CrossesBrouilletts Creek
Location3.3 MI N of Metcalf
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.85391, -87.80403
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 1958, making it 67 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.