US Bridges

Ch 38(FAS 1632) over Sexson Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W of Sexson · Structure no. 087304700000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 38(FAS 1632) over Sexson Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 38(FAS 1632) over Sexson Branch in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 38(FAS 1632)
CrossesSexson Branch
Location0.5 MI W of Sexson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.38926, -88.52223
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 38(FAS 1632) over Sexson Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 38(FAS 1632) over Sexson Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 38(FAS 1632) over Sexson Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ch 38(FAS 1632) over Sexson Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 38(FAS 1632) over Sexson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.