US Bridges

FAS-881 over Trib Broughton Lat

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · 1.25 MI W Broughton · Structure no. 033500100000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-881 over Trib Broughton Lat is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-881 over Trib Broughton Lat in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-881
CrossesTrib Broughton Lat
Location1.25 MI W Broughton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.93614, -88.48208
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks16%
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-881 over Trib Broughton Lat built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-881 over Trib Broughton Lat 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-881 over Trib Broughton Lat carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS-881 over Trib Broughton Lat?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns FAS-881 over Trib Broughton Lat?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.