FAS-2791 over Raccoon Creek
PoorMarion County, Illinois · 1.3 MI N Walnut Hill · Structure no. 061308700000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-2791 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-2791 over Raccoon Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 4 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-2791 over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-2791 over Raccoon 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 FAS-2791 over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS-2791 over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-2791 over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.