US Bridges

FAS 659(CH 8) over Bolin Branch

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 3.5 MI E of Sullivan · Structure no. 070004500000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 659(CH 8) over Bolin Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 659(CH 8) over Bolin Branch in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 659(CH 8)
CrossesBolin Branch
Location3.5 MI E of Sullivan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.6099, -88.52823
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 659(CH 8) over Bolin Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 659(CH 8) over Bolin Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 659(CH 8) over Bolin Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 659(CH 8) over Bolin Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 659(CH 8) over Bolin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.