US Bridges

FAU-8684 over Branch Pond Creek

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Wayne County, Illinois · Fairfield · Structure no. 096600700000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-8684 over Branch Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU-8684 over Branch Pond Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU-8684
CrossesBranch Pond Creek
LocationFairfield
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.38285, -88.36293
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU-8684 over Branch Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-8684 over Branch Pond 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does FAU-8684 over Branch Pond Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU-8684 over Branch Pond Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-8684 over Branch Pond Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.