US Bridges

FAS 174/CH 9 over Buck Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 12th N 3650 · Structure no. 050360800000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 174/CH 9 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 174/CH 9 over Buck Creek in LaSalle 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFAS 174/CH 9
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationE 12th N 3650
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.46371, -88.93441
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 174/CH 9 over Buck Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 174/CH 9 over Buck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 174/CH 9 over Buck Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS 174/CH 9 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns FAS 174/CH 9 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.