US Bridges

Il 128 (fap 770) over Brush Creek

Good

Moultrie County, Illinois · 4 MI W of Bethany · Structure no. 070201900000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 128 (fap 770) over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 128 (fap 770) over Brush Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 128 (fap 770)
CrossesBrush Creek
Location4 MI W of Bethany
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates39.63818, -88.81022
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Il 128 (fap 770) over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 128 (fap 770) over Brush 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Il 128 (fap 770) over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Il 128 (fap 770) over Brush Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Il 128 (fap 770) over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.