US Bridges

US 36(FAP 323) over Ditch #4

Good

Moultrie County, Illinois · 2.4 MI W Hammond · Structure no. 070201800000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36(FAP 323) over Ditch #4 is a concrete culvert carrying US 36(FAP 323) over Ditch #4 in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,468 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36(FAP 323)
CrossesDitch #4
Location2.4 MI W Hammond
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.79223, -88.63271
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,468 by 2046
Trucks24%
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 US 36(FAP 323) over Ditch #4 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36(FAP 323) over Ditch #4 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 36(FAP 323) over Ditch #4 carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 36(FAP 323) over Ditch #4?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 36(FAP 323) over Ditch #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.