US Bridges

FAP-95 (ILL-33) over Branch Laws Creek

Good

Jasper County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Wheeler · Structure no. 040200300000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-95 (ILL-33) over Branch Laws Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-95 (ILL-33) over Branch Laws Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,304 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesFAP-95 (ILL-33)
CrossesBranch Laws Creek
Location2 MI SE Wheeler
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates39.03476, -88.29002
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,304 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP-95 (ILL-33) over Branch Laws Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-95 (ILL-33) over Branch Laws 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does FAP-95 (ILL-33) over Branch Laws Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAP-95 (ILL-33) over Branch Laws Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-95 (ILL-33) over Branch Laws Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.