TR-550 over Sugar Camp Creek
FairJefferson County, Illinois · 7.5 MI S Belle Rive · Structure no. 041501700000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-550 over Sugar Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-550 over Sugar Camp Creek in Jefferson 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-550 over Sugar Camp Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-550 over Sugar Camp 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does TR-550 over Sugar Camp Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is TR-550 over Sugar Camp Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns TR-550 over Sugar Camp Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.