US Bridges

FAS 554 Ch 32 over Trib. Willow Branch

Good

Macon County, Illinois · 0.25 E. of Macon · Structure no. 058506300000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 554 Ch 32 over Trib. Willow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 554 Ch 32 over Trib. Willow Branch in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 554 Ch 32
CrossesTrib. Willow Branch
Location0.25 E. of Macon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.71266, -88.98903
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 554 Ch 32 over Trib. Willow Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 554 Ch 32 over Trib. Willow 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 554 Ch 32 over Trib. Willow Branch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 554 Ch 32 over Trib. Willow Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns FAS 554 Ch 32 over Trib. Willow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.