US Bridges

FAS-2827 (CH-9) over Trib Rayse Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 3.7 MI N Waltonville · Structure no. 041363400000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2827 (CH-9) over Trib Rayse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-2827 (CH-9) over Trib Rayse Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFAS-2827 (CH-9)
CrossesTrib Rayse Creek
Location3.7 MI N Waltonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.2756, -89.04044
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-2827 (CH-9) over Trib Rayse Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2827 (CH-9) over Trib Rayse 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-2827 (CH-9) over Trib Rayse Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2827 (CH-9) over Trib Rayse Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2827 (CH-9) over Trib Rayse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.