FAS 849 over Plum Creek
FairRandolph County, Illinois · 2 MI S of Baldwin · Structure no. 079301500000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 849 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 849 over Plum Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 849 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 849 over 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 849 over Plum Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS 849 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 849 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.