US Bridges

FAS-697 (CH-9) over Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Illinois · S New Hebron · Structure no. 017301900000000

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-697 (CH-9) over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-697 (CH-9) over Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-697 (CH-9)
CrossesCreek
LocationS New Hebron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.94503, -87.74523
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-697 (CH-9) over Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FAS-697 (CH-9) over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-697 (CH-9) over Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS-697 (CH-9) over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-697 (CH-9) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.