US Bridges

FAP 323 (us 36) over Hammond Mutual Ditch

Good

Moultrie County, Illinois · .5 MI E of Hammond · Structure no. 070004800000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 323 (us 36) over Hammond Mutual Ditch is a concrete slab carrying FAP 323 (us 36) over Hammond Mutual Ditch in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 323 (us 36)
CrossesHammond Mutual Ditch
Location.5 MI E of Hammond
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.79211, -88.57596
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 323 (us 36) over Hammond Mutual Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 323 (us 36) over Hammond Mutual Ditch 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 323 (us 36) over Hammond Mutual Ditch carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAP 323 (us 36) over Hammond Mutual Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 323 (us 36) over Hammond Mutual Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.