US Bridges

FAP 712(IL 48) over Stream

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · NE Edge of Decatur · Structure no. 058200300000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 712(IL 48) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 712(IL 48) over Stream in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,969 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFAP 712(IL 48)
CrossesStream
LocationNE Edge of Decatur
RouteState Highway 48
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.89104, -88.91357
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,969 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 712(IL 48) over Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 712(IL 48) over Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 712(IL 48) over Stream carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAP 712(IL 48) over Stream?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns FAP 712(IL 48) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.