US Bridges

TR 9 over N Fk Raccoon Creek

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 1 MI W West York · Structure no. 017327700000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 9 over N Fk Raccoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 9 over N Fk Raccoon 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 9
CrossesN Fk Raccoon Creek
Location1 MI W West York
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.17222, -87.69289
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 9 over N Fk Raccoon Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 9 over N Fk Raccoon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 9 over N Fk Raccoon Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 9 over N Fk Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 9 over N Fk Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.