US Bridges

FAS-2791 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Walnut Hill · Structure no. 061324100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-2791 over Raccoon Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS-2791
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1.5 MI W Walnut Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.50054, -89.03279
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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-2791 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2791 over Raccoon 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 2022.

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 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2791 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.