Carman RD over Dugout Creek
PoorHenderson County, Illinois · N Edge Lomax · Structure no. 036300300000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carman RD over Dugout Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carman RD over Dugout Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carman RD over Dugout Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carman RD over Dugout Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Carman RD over Dugout Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Carman RD over Dugout Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Carman RD over Dugout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.