US Bridges

FAS-1788 over Branch Dums Creek

Fair

Marion County, Illinois · 1.7 MI NE Brubaker · Structure no. 061301400000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1788 over Branch Dums Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-1788 over Branch Dums Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1788
CrossesBranch Dums Creek
Location1.7 MI NE Brubaker
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.70282, -88.84586
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1788 over Branch Dums Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1788 over Branch Dums Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-1788 over Branch Dums Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1788 over Branch Dums Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1788 over Branch Dums Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.