FAU 9168 over Richland Creek
PoorPosted for loadSt. Clair County, Illinois · 0.3 M N of Shiloh RD · Structure no. 082402400000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 9168 over Richland Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 9168 over Richland Creek in St. Clair 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,393 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 9168 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 9168 over Richland 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 9168 over Richland Creek carry?
About 8,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 9168 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 9168 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.