US Bridges

FAP 322(US 51) over Trib to Coal Creek

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S of Pana · Structure no. 011201500000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 322(US 51) over Trib to Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 322(US 51) over Trib to Coal Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,838 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesFAP 322(US 51)
CrossesTrib to Coal Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Pana
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates39.35592, -89.08178
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,838 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 322(US 51) over Trib to Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 322(US 51) over Trib to Coal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 322(US 51) over Trib to Coal Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAP 322(US 51) over Trib to Coal Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAP 322(US 51) over Trib to Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.