US Bridges

FAS 879 -Ch 6 over Trib Rector Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 6.5 MI W Broughton · Structure no. 033328800000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 879 -Ch 6 over Trib Rector Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 879 -Ch 6 over Trib Rector Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 879 -Ch 6
CrossesTrib Rector Creek
Location6.5 MI W Broughton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.94252, -88.59581
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 879 -Ch 6 over Trib Rector Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 879 -Ch 6 over Trib Rector 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 879 -Ch 6 over Trib Rector Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FAS 879 -Ch 6 over Trib Rector Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 879 -Ch 6 over Trib Rector Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.