US Bridges

CR 300 E over Big Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 2.3 MI SE of Dahlgren · Structure no. 033333200000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 E over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300 E over Big Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2047. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 300 E
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.3 MI SE of Dahlgren
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.16877, -88.66174
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR 300 E over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 E over Big 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300 E over Big Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 E over Big Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 E over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.