6th Street 8200 over Town Branch Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Illinois · Vandalia · Structure no. 026600700000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 875
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street 8200 over Town Branch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 6th Street 8200 over Town Branch Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 875 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Street 8200 over Town Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Street 8200 over Town Branch Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does 6th Street 8200 over Town Branch Creek carry?
About 875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 6th Street 8200 over Town Branch Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Street 8200 over Town Branch Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.