Tr 217A over Big George Branch
Christian County, Illinois · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tr 217A over Big George Branch in Christian County, Illinois, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 250 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 207 of the 320 inventoried bridges in Christian County rated fair (64.7%); 55 (17.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: deck 6 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 27 ft |
| Location | 1 Mi SW Assumption |
| NBI structure number | 011329000000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Christian County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il 29 over Panther Creek | 2005 | 12,200 | Good |
| Il 29 NB over Clear Creek | 2005 | 8,550 | Fair |
| Il 29 SB over Clear Creek | 2005 | 8,550 | Good |
| Il 29 over Clear Creek | 2005 | 8,550 | Good |
| Il 29 over Ditch | 2012 | 8,100 | Good |
| Il 29 over Drainage | 2012 | 8,100 | Good |
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