Firehouse RD(1300) over Long Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, Illinois · City of Long Creek · Structure no. 058316000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Firehouse RD(1300) over Long Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Firehouse RD(1300) over Long Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Firehouse RD(1300) over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Firehouse RD(1300) over Long 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Firehouse RD(1300) over Long Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Firehouse RD(1300) over Long Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Firehouse RD(1300) over Long Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.