US Bridges

Ghent Rd/Fau 9310 over Palmer Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · Columbia · Structure no. 067003400000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ghent Rd/Fau 9310 over Palmer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ghent Rd/Fau 9310 over Palmer Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGhent Rd/Fau 9310
CrossesPalmer Creek
LocationColumbia
CountyMonroe County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.46194, -90.22101
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic1,752 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ghent Rd/Fau 9310 over Palmer Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ghent Rd/Fau 9310 over Palmer 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Ghent Rd/Fau 9310 over Palmer Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ghent Rd/Fau 9310 over Palmer Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ghent Rd/Fau 9310 over Palmer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.