US Bridges

Dixon Spgs Park Ro over Sugar Creek

Good

Pope County, Illinois · N. of Swimming Pool · Structure no. 076992400000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2008 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Dixon Spgs Park Ro over Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dixon Spgs Park Ro over Sugar Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDixon Spgs Park Ro
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationN. of Swimming Pool
CountyPope County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.38541, -88.67029
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2008)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Dixon Spgs Park Ro over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixon Spgs Park Ro over Sugar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dixon Spgs Park Ro over Sugar Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Dixon Spgs Park Ro over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Dixon Spgs Park Ro over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.