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FAS-697 (CH-9) over Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N New Hebron · Structure no. 017309800000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-697 (CH-9) over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS-697 (CH-9) over Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-697 (CH-9)
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI N New Hebron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.95697, -87.74335
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2020)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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 2,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.