US Bridges

FAS 441 - Ch 9 over Carter CR

Poor

McDonough County, Illinois · NE-24-T4NR2W · Structure no. 055304300000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 441 - Ch 9 over Carter CR is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 441 - Ch 9 over Carter CR in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 441 - Ch 9
CrossesCarter CR
LocationNE-24-T4NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcDonough County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.32258, -90.56377
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks21%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 441 - Ch 9 over Carter CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 441 - Ch 9 over Carter CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 441 - Ch 9 over Carter CR carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FAS 441 - Ch 9 over Carter CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 441 - Ch 9 over Carter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.