FAS-1697 (CH-9) over Sugar Creek
GoodCrawford County, Illinois · 2 MI W Flat Rock · Structure no. 017500200000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-1697 (CH-9) over Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS-1697 (CH-9) over Sugar Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-1697 (CH-9) over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-1697 (CH-9) over Sugar 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FAS-1697 (CH-9) over Sugar Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAS-1697 (CH-9) over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).
Who owns FAS-1697 (CH-9) over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.