US Bridges

FAS-1793 (CH-9) over Turkey Creek

Fair

Marion County, Illinois · 0.6 MI S Odin · Structure no. 061321600000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1793 (CH-9) over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1793 (CH-9) over Turkey Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1793 (CH-9)
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.6 MI S Odin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.59751, -89.04998
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2022)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-1793 (CH-9) over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1793 (CH-9) over Turkey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-1793 (CH-9) over Turkey Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1793 (CH-9) over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1793 (CH-9) over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.