FAU 9707 (unmarked over Craborchard Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Illinois · 1.75 M E Carbondale · Structure no. 039003900000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 9707 (unmarked over Craborchard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 9707 (unmarked over Craborchard Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 9707 (unmarked over Craborchard Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is FAU 9707 (unmarked over Craborchard 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 9707 (unmarked over Craborchard Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 9707 (unmarked over Craborchard Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 9707 (unmarked over Craborchard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.