US Bridges

Ch 2 over Trib. of Camp Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 1.2 MI N of Ch 7 · Structure no. 039314600000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 2 over Trib. of Camp Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 2 over Trib. of Camp Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 2
CrossesTrib. of Camp Creek
Location1.2 MI N of Ch 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.84548, -89.39561
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks19%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 2 over Trib. of Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 2 over Trib. of Camp 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 2 over Trib. of Camp Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ch 2 over Trib. of Camp Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 2 over Trib. of Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.