Makanda Road over Drury Creek
GoodJackson County, Illinois · In Makanda · Structure no. 039005500000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Makanda Road over Drury Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Makanda Road over Drury Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 40 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Makanda Road over Drury Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Makanda Road over Drury 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Makanda Road over Drury Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Makanda Road over Drury Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Makanda Road over Drury Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.