US Bridges

FAU 7643(4th St) over Town Branch

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Coles County, Illinois · Charleston · Structure no. 015601400000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,950
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7643(4th St) over Town Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7643(4th St) over Town Branch in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,081 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7643(4th St)
CrossesTown Branch
LocationCharleston
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.49211, -88.17717
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2024)
Projected traffic3,081 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 7643(4th St) over Town Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7643(4th St) over Town 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does FAU 7643(4th St) over Town Branch carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7643(4th St) over Town Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7643(4th St) over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.