US Bridges

Il 54/FAP 71A over Drummer Creek

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 1.37MI SW Il 9/47 · Structure no. 027008700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 54/FAP 71A over Drummer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 54/FAP 71A over Drummer Creek in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 54/FAP 71A
CrossesDrummer Creek
Location1.37MI SW Il 9/47
RouteState Highway 54
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.44333, -88.40315
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 54/FAP 71A over Drummer Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 54/FAP 71A over Drummer 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Il 54/FAP 71A over Drummer Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il 54/FAP 71A over Drummer Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 54/FAP 71A over Drummer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.