US Bridges

FAS-441 (CH-26) over Hogwallow Branch

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · CTR-34-T4NR4W · Structure no. 055303700000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-441 (CH-26) over Hogwallow Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-441 (CH-26) over Hogwallow Branch in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 56 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-441 (CH-26)
CrossesHogwallow Branch
LocationCTR-34-T4NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcDonough County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.29128, -90.84515
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-441 (CH-26) over Hogwallow Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FAS-441 (CH-26) over Hogwallow Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-441 (CH-26) over Hogwallow Branch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS-441 (CH-26) over Hogwallow Branch?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-441 (CH-26) over Hogwallow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.