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FAP 766(IL 32) over Brush Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 7 MI S of Il 16 · Structure no. 087200700000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 766(IL 32) over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 766(IL 32) over Brush Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,040 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 766(IL 32)
CrossesBrush Creek
Location7 MI S of Il 16
RouteState Highway 32
CountyShelby County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.30539, -88.61946
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 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 traffic4,450 (2023)
Projected traffic4,040 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 FAP 766(IL 32) over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 766(IL 32) over Brush Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 766(IL 32) over Brush Creek carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAP 766(IL 32) over Brush Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAP 766(IL 32) over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.