US Bridges

FAS 484 Ch 14 over Branch Money Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Towanda · Structure no. 057560100000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 484 Ch 14 over Branch Money Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 484 Ch 14 over Branch Money Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 91 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 484 Ch 14
CrossesBranch Money Creek
Location0.5 MI E Towanda
Coordinates40.5609, -88.89876
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 484 Ch 14 over Branch Money Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is FAS 484 Ch 14 over Branch Money Creek 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 484 Ch 14 over Branch Money Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 484 Ch 14 over Branch Money Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 484 Ch 14 over Branch Money Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.