TR 294 over Six Mile Creek
FairJackson County, Illinois · NE 1/4 Sec 6-7-1 · Structure no. 039318700000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 294 over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 294 over Six Mile Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 294 over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 294 over Six Mile 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 294 over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is TR 294 over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 294 over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.