US Bridges

FAS 901(CH 9) over Bankston Creek

Fair

Saline County, Illinois · 0.6 MI S Ill 13 · Structure no. 083003400000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 901(CH 9) over Bankston Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 901(CH 9) over Bankston Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 901(CH 9)
CrossesBankston Creek
Location0.6 MI S Ill 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.72812, -88.63402
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 901(CH 9) over Bankston Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 901(CH 9) over Bankston 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 901(CH 9) over Bankston Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 901(CH 9) over Bankston Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 901(CH 9) over Bankston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.