US Bridges

FAS 1361 Ch 6 over Loving Branch

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 4.2 MI Ssw Gridley · Structure no. 057462500000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1361 Ch 6 over Loving Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 1361 Ch 6 over Loving Branch in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 1361 Ch 6
CrossesLoving Branch
Location4.2 MI Ssw Gridley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.67912, -88.90953
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1361 Ch 6 over Loving Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1361 Ch 6 over Loving 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1361 Ch 6 over Loving Branch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1361 Ch 6 over Loving Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1361 Ch 6 over Loving Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.