Ch 16 over Flat Branch Creek
GoodColes County, Illinois · 3 MI NE Cooks Mill · Structure no. 015323800000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 16 over Flat Branch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 16 over Flat Branch Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 16 over Flat Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 16 over Flat Branch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ch 16 over Flat Branch Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ch 16 over Flat Branch Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 16 over Flat Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.