US Bridges

FAS 482 Ch 41 over Branch Timber Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 3.0MI Ene Funksgrove · Structure no. 057451700000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 482 Ch 41 over Branch Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 482 Ch 41 over Branch Timber Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 482 Ch 41
CrossesBranch Timber Creek
Location3.0MI Ene Funksgrove
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.37179, -89.05693
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 482 Ch 41 over Branch Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 482 Ch 41 over Branch Timber Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 482 Ch 41 over Branch Timber Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 482 Ch 41 over Branch Timber Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 482 Ch 41 over Branch Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.