US Bridges

Alby Rd/ FAU 8988 over Coal Br

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · N Corp Limalton · Structure no. 060610800000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alby Rd/ FAU 8988 over Coal Br is a steel culvert carrying Alby Rd/ FAU 8988 over Coal Br in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,346 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlby Rd/ FAU 8988
CrossesCoal Br
LocationN Corp Limalton
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.93134, -90.17914
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2024)
Projected traffic8,346 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Alby Rd/ FAU 8988 over Coal Br built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alby Rd/ FAU 8988 over Coal Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does Alby Rd/ FAU 8988 over Coal Br carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alby Rd/ FAU 8988 over Coal Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Alby Rd/ FAU 8988 over Coal Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.