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FAP 685 (il 9/IL 9 over Branch Camp Creek

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Hancock County, Illinois · .4 MI E Il 94 · Structure no. 034252800000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 685 (il 9/IL 9 over Branch Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 685 (il 9/IL 9 over Branch Camp Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 685 (il 9/IL 9
CrossesBranch Camp Creek
Location.4 MI E Il 94
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.59324, -91.12777
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 685 (il 9/IL 9 over Branch Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 685 (il 9/IL 9 over Branch Camp 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does FAP 685 (il 9/IL 9 over Branch Camp Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 685 (il 9/IL 9 over Branch Camp Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 685 (il 9/IL 9 over Branch Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.