Ch 9 over Big Sandy Creek
PoorScott County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N Glasgow · Structure no. 086302100000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 9 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 9 over Big Sandy Creek in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 9 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 9 over Big Sandy 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 9 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 9 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 9 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.