US Bridges

FAS 736 over Branch of Sherry Cr.

Fair

Macoupin County, Illinois · 1.25MI.E.OF Bunkr Hl · Structure no. 059502100000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 736 over Branch of Sherry Cr. is a steel culvert carrying FAS 736 over Branch of Sherry Cr. in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 736
CrossesBranch of Sherry Cr.
Location1.25MI.E.OF Bunkr Hl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacoupin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.04224, -89.91842
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 736 over Branch of Sherry Cr. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 736 over Branch of Sherry Cr. 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 736 over Branch of Sherry Cr. carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 736 over Branch of Sherry Cr.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAS 736 over Branch of Sherry Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.