US Bridges

TR 299-DOGWOOD Roa over Sycamore Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 1.2M.E.JCT.W/FAS919 · Structure no. 039316700000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 299-DOGWOOD Roa over Sycamore Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 299-DOGWOOD Roa over Sycamore Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 299-DOGWOOD Roa
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location1.2M.E.JCT.W/FAS919
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.70823, -89.17232
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 inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks11%
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

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 299-DOGWOOD Roa over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 299-DOGWOOD Roa over Sycamore 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does TR 299-DOGWOOD Roa over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 299-DOGWOOD Roa over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 299-DOGWOOD Roa over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.