US Bridges

FAS-712 over Small Unnamed Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 10.1 MI E Ramsey · Structure no. 026500200000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-712 over Small Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-712 over Small Unnamed Branch in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 84 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-712
CrossesSmall Unnamed Branch
Location10.1 MI E Ramsey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.12932, -88.93647
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-712 over Small Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FAS-712 over Small Unnamed Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-712 over Small Unnamed Branch carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS-712 over Small Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-712 over Small Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.