US Bridges

TR 2 - Jaco Road over Trib to Little Muddy

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 250N000E · Structure no. 028334000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 2 - Jaco Road over Trib to Little Muddy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 2 - Jaco Road over Trib to Little Muddy in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 2 - Jaco Road
CrossesTrib to Little Muddy
Location250N000E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.8981, -89.15087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks30%
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

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 2 - Jaco Road over Trib to Little Muddy built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 2 - Jaco Road over Trib to Little Muddy 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does TR 2 - Jaco Road over Trib to Little Muddy carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is TR 2 - Jaco Road over Trib to Little Muddy?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 2 - Jaco Road over Trib to Little Muddy?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.