US Bridges

FAS 639 (ch 5) over Miller Branch

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 2 M S Palmer · Structure no. 011340100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 639 (ch 5) over Miller Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 639 (ch 5) over Miller Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 639 (ch 5)
CrossesMiller Branch
Location2 M S Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.4236, -89.40206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 639 (ch 5) over Miller Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 639 (ch 5) over Miller Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 639 (ch 5) over Miller Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 639 (ch 5) over Miller Branch?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 639 (ch 5) over Miller Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.