US Bridges

FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2690 N 3350 E · Structure no. 057592900000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 349 Ch 13
CrossesBranch Rooks CR
Location2690 N 3350 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.68309, -88.62132
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 349 Ch 13 over Branch Rooks CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.