US Bridges

FAS 1384-CH 27 over Middle Br Copperas

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · E1/2-21-T7NR5E · Structure no. 029300100000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1384-CH 27 over Middle Br Copperas is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1384-CH 27 over Middle Br Copperas in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1384-CH 27
CrossesMiddle Br Copperas
LocationE1/2-21-T7NR5E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.57503, -89.93167
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$449,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1384-CH 27 over Middle Br Copperas built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FAS 1384-CH 27 over Middle Br Copperas 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 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1384-CH 27 over Middle Br Copperas carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1384-CH 27 over Middle Br Copperas?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1384-CH 27 over Middle Br Copperas?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.