FAU 9300 over Carr Creek
PoorMonroe County, Illinois · 0.1M S Columbia · Structure no. 067314800000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 9300 over Carr Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 9300 over Carr Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,633 by 2046. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 9300 over Carr Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 9300 over Carr Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 9300 over Carr Creek carry?
About 3,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAU 9300 over Carr Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 9300 over Carr Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.