FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9
Carrying FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9 over Branch Camp Creek
.4 mi E IL 94, Hancock, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9
The FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9 bridge in Hancock, Illinois carries FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9 over Branch Camp Creek. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.8 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2015
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 10.8 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 034252800000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9 against other structures in Hancock and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9?
FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9 in Hancock, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9 inspected?
FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9?
FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9?
FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9 and does age affect safety?
FAP 685 (IL 9/IL 9 was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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