US Bridges

FAS 637(MAIN St) over Marrowbone Creek

Good

Moultrie County, Illinois · Bethany-Main St. · Structure no. 070200900000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 637(MAIN St) over Marrowbone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 637(MAIN St) over Marrowbone Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long.

CarriesFAS 637(MAIN St)
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
LocationBethany-Main St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.64544, -88.73532
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2020)
Projected traffic998 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FAS 637(MAIN St) over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 637(MAIN St) over Marrowbone Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 637(MAIN St) over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 637(MAIN St) over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAS 637(MAIN St) over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.