US Bridges

TR 24/CRACKERNECK over Branch Sugar

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · 1.5 NE Trenton · Structure no. 014500000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 24/CRACKERNECK over Branch Sugar is a concrete culvert carrying TR 24/CRACKERNECK over Branch Sugar in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 24/CRACKERNECK
CrossesBranch Sugar
Location1.5 NE Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.63335, -89.65053
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic495 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 24/CRACKERNECK over Branch Sugar built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 24/CRACKERNECK over Branch Sugar 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 TR 24/CRACKERNECK over Branch Sugar carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 24/CRACKERNECK over Branch Sugar?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 24/CRACKERNECK over Branch Sugar?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.