US Bridges

F-F Street over Court Creek

Good

Knox County, Illinois · 0.02 S. of E-E St. · Structure no. 048605600000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

F-F Street over Court Creek is a steel culvert carrying F-F Street over Court Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesF-F Street
CrossesCourt Creek
Location0.02 S. of E-E St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.94306, -90.31411
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks40%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 F-F Street over Court Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is F-F Street over Court 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does F-F Street over Court Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is F-F Street over Court Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns F-F Street over Court Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.