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Il 9(FAP 697) over Fountain Creek

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Vermilion County, Illinois · .8 MI E of Ch 10 · Structure no. 092202300000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 9(FAP 697) over Fountain Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 9(FAP 697) over Fountain Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 9(FAP 697)
CrossesFountain Creek
Location.8 MI E of Ch 10
RouteState Highway 9
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.45893, -87.77782
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 9(FAP 697) over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 9(FAP 697) over Fountain Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Il 9(FAP 697) over Fountain Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Il 9(FAP 697) over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 9(FAP 697) over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.