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FAU 7716(STATE St) over Brainards Branch

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Logan County, Illinois · 0.15 MI S Bus 55 · Structure no. 054601600000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7716(STATE St) over Brainards Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 7716(STATE St) over Brainards Branch in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7716(STATE St)
CrossesBrainards Branch
Location0.15 MI S Bus 55
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.16276, -89.37756
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic473 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 7716(STATE St) over Brainards Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7716(STATE St) over Brainards Branch 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FAU 7716(STATE St) over Brainards Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7716(STATE St) over Brainards Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7716(STATE St) over Brainards Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.