US Bridges

Ill 9 over Little Creek

Good

McDonough County, Illinois · W Edge Blandinsville · Structure no. 055200800000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 9 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 9 over Little Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIll 9
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationW Edge Blandinsville
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates40.55693, -90.87836
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 9 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 9 over Little 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ill 9 over Little Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 9 over Little Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ill 9 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.