US Bridges

FAU 9269 over Richland Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · At 6th ST · Structure no. 082610600000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9269 over Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 9269 over Richland Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 9269
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationAt 6th ST
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.5114, -89.99199
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2023)
Projected traffic4,596 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 9269 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 9269 over Richland Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 9269 over Richland Creek carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 9269 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns FAU 9269 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.