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FAS 2703(KIN-LOU) over Sutton Creek

Fair

Clay County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Marion Cl · Structure no. 013200300000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2703(KIN-LOU) over Sutton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2703(KIN-LOU) over Sutton Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2703(KIN-LOU)
CrossesSutton Creek
Location2.5 MI E Marion Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.76766, -88.64937
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 FAS 2703(KIN-LOU) over Sutton Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2703(KIN-LOU) over Sutton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2703(KIN-LOU) over Sutton Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2703(KIN-LOU) over Sutton Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAS 2703(KIN-LOU) over Sutton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.