US Bridges

TR 54 over Dogwood Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 0.5 Mi. SE Oblong · Structure no. 017375600000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 54 over Dogwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 54 over Dogwood Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 54
CrossesDogwood Creek
Location0.5 Mi. SE Oblong
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.9914, -87.88965
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 54 over Dogwood Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 54 over Dogwood 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does TR 54 over Dogwood Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 54 over Dogwood Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 54 over Dogwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.