US Bridges

FAS 678(CH 1) over Brouilletts Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 4 MI E Edgar Airpt · Structure no. 023325800000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 678(CH 1) over Brouilletts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 678(CH 1) over Brouilletts Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 678(CH 1)
CrossesBrouilletts Creek
Location4 MI E Edgar Airpt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.70595, -87.59517
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FAS 678(CH 1) over Brouilletts Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 678(CH 1) 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 FAS 678(CH 1) over Brouilletts Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS 678(CH 1) over Brouilletts Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 678(CH 1) over Brouilletts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.