Mun 5671 over Paper Mill Branch
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Illinois · 2 MI N Taylorville · Structure no. 011312500000000
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mun 5671 over Paper Mill Branch is a concrete slab carrying Mun 5671 over Paper Mill Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mun 5671 over Paper Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mun 5671 over Paper Mill Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Mun 5671 over Paper Mill Branch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Mun 5671 over Paper Mill Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Mun 5671 over Paper Mill Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.