County Highway 2 over Galum Creek
PoorJackson County, Illinois · NE 1/4 Sec 1-7-3 · Structure no. 039312600000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway 2 over Galum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Highway 2 over Galum Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway 2 over Galum Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway 2 over Galum 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway 2 over Galum Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is County Highway 2 over Galum Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway 2 over Galum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.