US Bridges

N Log Cabin RD over Atchinson Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SW Opdyke · Structure no. 041374500000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Log Cabin RD over Atchinson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Log Cabin RD over Atchinson Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN Log Cabin RD
CrossesAtchinson Creek
Location3.5 MI SW Opdyke
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.21551, -88.81443
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks14%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 N Log Cabin RD over Atchinson Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Log Cabin RD over Atchinson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N Log Cabin RD over Atchinson Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N Log Cabin RD over Atchinson Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N Log Cabin RD over Atchinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.