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FAS 2796 (US-40) over Brickyard Br

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · Wcl ST Elmo · Structure no. 026200600000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2796 (US-40) over Brickyard Br is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2796 (US-40) over Brickyard Br in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,499 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2796 (US-40)
CrossesBrickyard Br
LocationWcl ST Elmo
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.01991, -88.8614
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,499 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2796 (US-40) over Brickyard Br built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2796 (US-40) over Brickyard Br 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2796 (US-40) over Brickyard Br carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2796 (US-40) over Brickyard Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2796 (US-40) over Brickyard Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.