US Bridges

FAS 472 Ch 12 over Branch Six MI Cr.

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2.3 MI W Hudson · Structure no. 057472300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 472 Ch 12 over Branch Six MI Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 472 Ch 12 over Branch Six MI Cr. in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 472 Ch 12
CrossesBranch Six MI Cr.
Location2.3 MI W Hudson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.6058, -89.02886
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic833 by 2046
Trucks29%
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 472 Ch 12 over Branch Six MI Cr. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 472 Ch 12 over Branch Six MI Cr. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 472 Ch 12 over Branch Six MI Cr. carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FAS 472 Ch 12 over Branch Six MI Cr.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns FAS 472 Ch 12 over Branch Six MI Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.