US Bridges

FAU 7810 (il 96) over Emery Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · .3 MI E 24th ST Qcy. · Structure no. 001250000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7810 (il 96) over Emery Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7810 (il 96) over Emery Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,312 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7810 (il 96)
CrossesEmery Creek
Location.3 MI E 24th ST Qcy.
RouteState Highway 96
CountyAdams County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.92612, -91.37267
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2023)
Projected traffic11,312 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAU 7810 (il 96) over Emery Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7810 (il 96) over Emery 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does FAU 7810 (il 96) over Emery Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7810 (il 96) over Emery Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAU 7810 (il 96) over Emery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.