US Bridges

TR-335A over Nickolson Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 7 MI SE Iuka · Structure no. 061318200000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-335A over Nickolson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-335A over Nickolson Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesTR-335A
CrossesNickolson Creek
Location7 MI SE Iuka
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.55135, -88.7221
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-335A over Nickolson Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-335A over Nickolson 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR-335A over Nickolson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR-335A over Nickolson Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-335A over Nickolson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.