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FAS 334(CH 9) over Louis Creek Trib

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Iroquois County, Illinois · 3 1/4 Mile W Buckley · Structure no. 038301400000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 334(CH 9) over Louis Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 334(CH 9) over Louis Creek Trib in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 334(CH 9)
CrossesLouis Creek Trib
Location3 1/4 Mile W Buckley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.60439, -88.09914
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks25%
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 FAS 334(CH 9) over Louis Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 334(CH 9) over Louis Creek Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 334(CH 9) over Louis Creek Trib carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAS 334(CH 9) over Louis Creek Trib?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 334(CH 9) over Louis Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.