US Bridges

FAS-1788 over Dums Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Brubaker · Structure no. 061301500000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1788 over Dums Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-1788 over Dums Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS-1788
CrossesDums Creek
Location1.5 MI E Brubaker
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.70034, -88.84586
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FAS-1788 over Dums Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1788 over Dums 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-1788 over Dums Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1788 over Dums Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1788 over Dums Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.