US Bridges

Ch 4 - FAS 864 over L Galum Creek Overfl

Fair

Perry County, Illinois · 4.1 MI W Ill 13 · Structure no. 073310100000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 4 - FAS 864 over L Galum Creek Overfl is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 4 - FAS 864 over L Galum Creek Overfl in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCh 4 - FAS 864
CrossesL Galum Creek Overfl
Location4.1 MI W Ill 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.00419, -89.45043
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 4 - FAS 864 over L Galum Creek Overfl built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 4 - FAS 864 over L Galum Creek Overfl 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 4 - FAS 864 over L Galum Creek Overfl carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ch 4 - FAS 864 over L Galum Creek Overfl?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 4 - FAS 864 over L Galum Creek Overfl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.