Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch
FairMoultrie County, Illinois · 4 MI E Dalton City · Structure no. 070301300000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 25 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch 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 Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.