Ch 9 FAS 1647 over Oak Branch
GoodChristian County, Illinois · 4MI NW Assumption · Structure no. 011328500000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 9 FAS 1647 over Oak Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 9 FAS 1647 over Oak Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 9 FAS 1647 over Oak Branch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 9 FAS 1647 over Oak Branch 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 9 FAS 1647 over Oak Branch carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 9 FAS 1647 over Oak Branch?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 9 FAS 1647 over Oak Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.