FAS 849 over Little Plum Creek
FairRandolph County, Illinois · 4 MI Southof Baldwin · Structure no. 079301300000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 849 over Little Plum Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 849 over Little Plum Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 34 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 849 over Little Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 849 over Little Plum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 849 over Little Plum Creek carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FAS 849 over Little Plum Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 849 over Little Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.