US Bridges

TR 89 Drummer over Drummer Creek

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 370E 550N · Structure no. 027318000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 89 Drummer over Drummer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 89 Drummer over Drummer Creek in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 89 Drummer
CrossesDrummer Creek
Location370E 550N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.47876, -88.38771
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 89 Drummer over Drummer Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 89 Drummer over Drummer 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does TR 89 Drummer over Drummer Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is TR 89 Drummer over Drummer Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 89 Drummer over Drummer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.