US Bridges

FAS-2789 over Dums Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 2 MI E Brubaker · Structure no. 061317600000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2789 over Dums Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-2789 over Dums Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS-2789
CrossesDums Creek
Location2 MI E Brubaker
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.69334, -88.83614
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-2789 over Dums Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2789 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-2789 over Dums Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2789 over Dums Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2789 over Dums Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.