US Bridges

Sbi 2B (unmarked) over Little Creek

Fair

Union County, Illinois · 3 MI N Dongola · Structure no. 091004500000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbi 2B (unmarked) over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sbi 2B (unmarked) over Little Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 105 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSbi 2B (unmarked)
CrossesLittle Creek
Location3 MI N Dongola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.40037, -89.18252
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbi 2B (unmarked) over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Sbi 2B (unmarked) over Little 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sbi 2B (unmarked) over Little Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sbi 2B (unmarked) over Little Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sbi 2B (unmarked) over Little Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.