US Bridges

FAS 789 over Paintrock Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 6 MI S Iuka · Structure no. 061500100000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 789 over Paintrock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 789 over Paintrock Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 789
CrossesPaintrock Creek
Location6 MI S Iuka
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.5233, -88.79225
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2022)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks14%
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

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 789 over Paintrock Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 789 over Paintrock 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 789 over Paintrock Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 789 over Paintrock Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns FAS 789 over Paintrock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.