US Bridges

FAU 9314 over Fountain Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · Waterloo · Structure no. 067600700000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9314 over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 9314 over Fountain Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,147 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAU 9314
CrossesFountain Creek
LocationWaterloo
Coordinates38.316, -90.16905
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2024)
Projected traffic2,147 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 9314 over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 9314 over Fountain 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does FAU 9314 over Fountain Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 9314 over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 9314 over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.