US Bridges

TR 93 over Little Kinkaid Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 2 MI SW of Ava · Structure no. 039320500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 93 over Little Kinkaid Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 93 over Little Kinkaid Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesTR 93
CrossesLittle Kinkaid Creek
Location2 MI SW of Ava
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.87654, -89.54426
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 93 over Little Kinkaid Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 93 over Little Kinkaid 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does TR 93 over Little Kinkaid Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is TR 93 over Little Kinkaid Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 93 over Little Kinkaid Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.