US Bridges

FAS-679 (CH-8) over S Branch Brouilletts

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 902 MI E of Brocton · Structure no. 023327800000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-679 (CH-8) over S Branch Brouilletts is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS-679 (CH-8) over S Branch Brouilletts in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-679 (CH-8)
CrossesS Branch Brouilletts
Location902 MI E of Brocton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.7193, -87.75992
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-679 (CH-8) over S Branch Brouilletts built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-679 (CH-8) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-679 (CH-8) over S Branch Brouilletts carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FAS-679 (CH-8) over S Branch Brouilletts?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-679 (CH-8) over S Branch Brouilletts?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.