US Bridges

FAS 2796 (US-40) over Second Creek

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 2MI E Altamont · Structure no. 025200800000000

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2796 (US-40) over Second Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 2796 (US-40) over Second Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 106 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,247 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2796 (US-40)
CrossesSecond Creek
Location2MI E Altamont
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.06851, -88.70406
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2023)
Projected traffic5,247 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 FAS 2796 (US-40) over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is FAS 2796 (US-40) over Second 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2796 (US-40) over Second Creek carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2796 (US-40) over Second Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2796 (US-40) over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.