US Bridges

FAU-8692 over Branch Pond Creek

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Wayne County, Illinois · Fairfield · Structure no. 096600900000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-8692 over Branch Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU-8692 over Branch Pond Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,213 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU-8692
CrossesBranch Pond Creek
LocationFairfield
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.38136, -88.35984
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,213 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-8692 over Branch Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-8692 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAU-8692 over Branch Pond Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU-8692 over Branch Pond Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-8692 over Branch Pond Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.