US Bridges

TR 205 over Frazier Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 3 MI S Ursa · Structure no. 001340200000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 205 over Frazier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 205 over Frazier Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 205
CrossesFrazier Creek
Location3 MI S Ursa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.03333, -91.39543
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 205 over Frazier Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 205 over Frazier 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 TR 205 over Frazier Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is TR 205 over Frazier Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR 205 over Frazier Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.