US Bridges

FAS 691(CH 9) over Kettering Branch

Good

Clark County, Illinois · York ST Martinsville · Structure no. 012600000000000

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 691(CH 9) over Kettering Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 691(CH 9) over Kettering Branch in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 116 years old, older 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 691(CH 9)
CrossesKettering Branch
LocationYork ST Martinsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.34135, -87.88551
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2021)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 691(CH 9) over Kettering Branch built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FAS 691(CH 9) over Kettering Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 691(CH 9) over Kettering Branch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 691(CH 9) over Kettering Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns FAS 691(CH 9) over Kettering Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.