FAP 14-ILL 3-FH 9 over Sexton Creek
GoodAlexander County, Illinois · Gale · Structure no. 002003200000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 14-ILL 3-FH 9 over Sexton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 14-ILL 3-FH 9 over Sexton Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,889 by 2046. The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 14-ILL 3-FH 9 over Sexton Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 14-ILL 3-FH 9 over Sexton 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 14-ILL 3-FH 9 over Sexton Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 14-ILL 3-FH 9 over Sexton Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 14-ILL 3-FH 9 over Sexton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.