US Bridges

Atlanta-Beason RD over Deer Creek

Good

Logan County, Illinois · 5 MI S of Atlanta · Structure no. 054305500000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlanta-Beason RD over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Atlanta-Beason RD over Deer Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAtlanta-Beason RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location5 MI S of Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.19518, -89.19406
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Atlanta-Beason RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlanta-Beason RD over Deer 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Atlanta-Beason RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Atlanta-Beason RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Atlanta-Beason RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.