US Bridges

Ill 94 over Jinks Hollow Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N Biggsville · Structure no. 036004100000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 94 over Jinks Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 94 over Jinks Hollow Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesIll 94
CrossesJinks Hollow Creek
Location3.5 MI N Biggsville
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates40.90318, -90.86441
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 94 over Jinks Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 94 over Jinks Hollow 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 Ill 94 over Jinks Hollow Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ill 94 over Jinks Hollow Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 94 over Jinks Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.