US Bridges

TR 99 Drummer over Drummer Creek

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 390E 300N · Structure no. 027318800000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 99 Drummer over Drummer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 99 Drummer over Drummer Creek in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 99 Drummer
CrossesDrummer Creek
Location390E 300N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.44227, -88.38578
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 99 Drummer over Drummer Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 99 Drummer over Drummer 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does TR 99 Drummer over Drummer Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is TR 99 Drummer over Drummer Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 99 Drummer over Drummer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.