US Bridges

FAS-706 (CH-9) over Hurricane Creek

Good

Richland County, Illinois · 1 MI N Passport · Structure no. 080315500000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-706 (CH-9) over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-706 (CH-9) over Hurricane Creek in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS-706 (CH-9)
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1 MI N Passport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.80443, -88.2439
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-706 (CH-9) over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-706 (CH-9) over Hurricane 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-706 (CH-9) over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS-706 (CH-9) over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-706 (CH-9) over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.