US Bridges

TR 221 over Talbott Hollow Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · SW 1/4 Sec 11-9-4 · Structure no. 039315900000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 221 over Talbott Hollow Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 221 over Talbott Hollow Ditch in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 221
CrossesTalbott Hollow Ditch
LocationSW 1/4 Sec 11-9-4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.75634, -89.52464
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks26%
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 221 over Talbott Hollow Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 221 over Talbott Hollow Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 221 over Talbott Hollow Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is TR 221 over Talbott Hollow Ditch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 221 over Talbott Hollow Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.