US Bridges

FAU 9169/ Hartman over Branch Richland Ck

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1 Mile S Ofallon · Structure no. 082308500000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9169/ Hartman over Branch Richland Ck is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 9169/ Hartman over Branch Richland Ck in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,413 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 9169/ Hartman
CrossesBranch Richland Ck
Location1 Mile S Ofallon
Coordinates38.57818, -89.94753
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2023)
Projected traffic11,413 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FAU 9169/ Hartman over Branch Richland Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 9169/ Hartman over Branch Richland Ck 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does FAU 9169/ Hartman over Branch Richland Ck carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 9169/ Hartman over Branch Richland Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAU 9169/ Hartman over Branch Richland Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.