US Bridges

FAS 696 over Marle Creek

Good

Clark County, Illinois · .2 MI S of Orange · Structure no. 012327300000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 696 over Marle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 696 over Marle Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 696
CrossesMarle Creek
Location.2 MI S of Orange
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.20358, -87.82124
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAS 696 over Marle Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 696 over Marle 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 696 over Marle Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 696 over Marle Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 696 over Marle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.