FAU 9452 over Sugar Creek
PoorFranklin County, Illinois · FAU 9452-OV Sugar CR · Structure no. 028307200000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 9452 over Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAU 9452 over Sugar Creek in Franklin 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 9452 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 9452 over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 9452 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAU 9452 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 9452 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.