US Bridges

Twp Road 652 over Sugar Creek

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 3 MI NE Creal Spring · Structure no. 100314100000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp Road 652 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp Road 652 over Sugar Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTwp Road 652
CrossesSugar Creek
Location3 MI NE Creal Spring
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.65228, -88.78974
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Twp Road 652 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp Road 652 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Twp Road 652 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Twp Road 652 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp Road 652 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.