US Bridges

FAU 9489 Water Pl over Ewing CR

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · Deering RD · Structure no. 028500200000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9489 Water Pl over Ewing CR is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 9489 Water Pl over Ewing CR in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 71 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesFAU 9489 Water Pl
CrossesEwing CR
LocationDeering RD
Coordinates37.90692, -88.89963
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FAU 9489 Water Pl over Ewing CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is FAU 9489 Water Pl over Ewing CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 9489 Water Pl over Ewing CR carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 9489 Water Pl over Ewing CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAU 9489 Water Pl over Ewing CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.