Ch 16(FAS 648) over Flat Branch
PoorShelby County, Illinois · 4 MI NW Yantisville · Structure no. 087300200000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 16(FAS 648) over Flat Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 16(FAS 648) over Flat Branch in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 16(FAS 648) over Flat Branch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 16(FAS 648) over Flat Branch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 16(FAS 648) over Flat Branch carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 16(FAS 648) over Flat Branch?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 16(FAS 648) over Flat Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.