US Bridges

County Highway 9 over East Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · NE-11-T4NR3E · Structure no. 029500600000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 9 over East Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Highway 9 over East Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway 9
CrossesEast Creek
LocationNE-11-T4NR3E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.34936, -90.13064
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County Highway 9 over East Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 9 over East 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway 9 over East Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is County Highway 9 over East Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway 9 over East Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.