US Bridges

TR 200 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Il Rt 4 · Structure no. 039324400000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 200 over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 200 over Rattlesnake Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTR 200
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location1 MI N of Il Rt 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.87838, -89.35961
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 200 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 200 over Rattlesnake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 200 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 200 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 200 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.