US Bridges

TR 299 over Kickapoo Creek Trib

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 5.5 MI Nne Downs · Structure no. 057542300000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 299 over Kickapoo Creek Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 299 over Kickapoo Creek Trib in McLean 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 299
CrossesKickapoo Creek Trib
Location5.5 MI Nne Downs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.47239, -88.83519
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 299 over Kickapoo Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 299 over Kickapoo Creek Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 299 over Kickapoo Creek Trib carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is TR 299 over Kickapoo Creek Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns TR 299 over Kickapoo Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.