FAS 1672(CH 16) over Flat Branch
FairColes County, Illinois · 0.1 E of Humboldt · Structure no. 015328300000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1672(CH 16) over Flat Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1672(CH 16) over Flat Branch in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1672(CH 16) over Flat Branch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1672(CH 16) over Flat 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 1672(CH 16) over Flat Branch carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1672(CH 16) over Flat Branch?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1672(CH 16) over Flat Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.