US Bridges

FAS 788 (ch 11) over Branch of North Crk

Good

Washington County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S of Il 177 · Structure no. 095326700000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 788 (ch 11) over Branch of North Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 788 (ch 11) over Branch of North Crk in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS 788 (ch 11)
CrossesBranch of North Crk
Location0.5 MI S of Il 177
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.43419, -89.27456
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic696 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 FAS 788 (ch 11) over Branch of North Crk built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 788 (ch 11) over Branch of North Crk 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 788 (ch 11) over Branch of North Crk carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 788 (ch 11) over Branch of North Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 788 (ch 11) over Branch of North Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.