US Bridges

Brisbin RD FAU401 over Valley Run Creek

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · .29 MI S. Minooka RD · Structure no. 032377600000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brisbin RD FAU401 over Valley Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Brisbin RD FAU401 over Valley Run Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBrisbin RD FAU401
CrossesValley Run Creek
Location.29 MI S. Minooka RD
Coordinates41.44175, -88.36509
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Brisbin RD FAU401 over Valley Run Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brisbin RD FAU401 over Valley Run Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Brisbin RD FAU401 over Valley Run Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brisbin RD FAU401 over Valley Run Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brisbin RD FAU401 over Valley Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.