FAS 457-CH 9 over East Creek
PoorFulton County, Illinois · NW-12-T4NR3E · Structure no. 029301800000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 457-CH 9 over East Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 457-CH 9 over East Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 457-CH 9 over East Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 457-CH 9 over East 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 457-CH 9 over East Creek carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAS 457-CH 9 over East Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 457-CH 9 over East Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.