US Bridges

Ill 94 over Dugout Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · .5 MI S Terre Haute · Structure no. 036005100000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 94 over Dugout Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 94 over Dugout Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesIll 94
CrossesDugout Creek
Location.5 MI S Terre Haute
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates40.65573, -90.98125
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Dugout Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 94 over Dugout 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 94 over Dugout Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 94 over Dugout Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 94 over Dugout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.