US Bridges

FAS 1438-CH 6 over Br Spring CR

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · W-8-T6NR3W · Structure no. 055303800000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1438-CH 6 over Br Spring CR is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1438-CH 6 over Br Spring CR in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1438-CH 6
CrossesBr Spring CR
LocationW-8-T6NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcDonough County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.52347, -90.76861
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 FAS 1438-CH 6 over Br Spring CR built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1438-CH 6 over Br Spring CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1438-CH 6 over Br Spring CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1438-CH 6 over Br Spring CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 1438-CH 6 over Br Spring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.