US Bridges

CO HWY 7 FAS 1322 over Creek Broughton

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 4 MI NE Emington · Structure no. 053303800000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 7 FAS 1322 over Creek Broughton is a concrete frame carrying CO HWY 7 FAS 1322 over Creek Broughton in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO HWY 7 FAS 1322
CrossesCreek Broughton
Location4 MI NE Emington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.99424, -88.27913
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks29%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO HWY 7 FAS 1322 over Creek Broughton built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 7 FAS 1322 over Creek Broughton 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO HWY 7 FAS 1322 over Creek Broughton carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 7 FAS 1322 over Creek Broughton?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 7 FAS 1322 over Creek Broughton?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.