US Bridges

Dogwood RD over Drury Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Illinois · 0.8MI E of FAS 1919 · Structure no. 039314700000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood RD over Drury Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dogwood RD over Drury 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDogwood RD
CrossesDrury Creek
Location0.8MI E of FAS 1919
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.70983, -89.178
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Dogwood RD over Drury Creek built?

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

What condition is Dogwood RD over Drury 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dogwood RD over Drury Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Dogwood RD over Drury Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dogwood RD over Drury Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.