US Bridges

FAS 681(CH 13) over S Branch Brouilletts

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 3 MI W Horace S.25MI · Structure no. 023323600000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 681(CH 13) over S Branch Brouilletts is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 681(CH 13) over S Branch Brouilletts 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 681(CH 13)
CrossesS Branch Brouilletts
Location3 MI W Horace S.25MI
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.71604, -87.76344
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 FAS 681(CH 13) over S Branch Brouilletts built?

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

What condition is FAS 681(CH 13) over S Branch Brouilletts 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 681(CH 13) over S Branch Brouilletts carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAS 681(CH 13) over S Branch Brouilletts?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns FAS 681(CH 13) over S Branch Brouilletts?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.