US Bridges

FAS 2801 (ILL-128) over Rock Creek

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 5.5 MI S ILL-33 · Structure no. 025006600000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2801 (ILL-128) over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2801 (ILL-128) over Rock Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,219 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2801 (ILL-128)
CrossesRock Creek
Location5.5 MI S ILL-33
RouteState Highway 128
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.10898, -88.80566
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,219 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$282,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2801 (ILL-128) over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2801 (ILL-128) over Rock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2801 (ILL-128) over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2801 (ILL-128) over Rock Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2801 (ILL-128) over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.