US Bridges

TR 21 over White Oak CR

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 1 M Wnw Lima · Structure no. 001502000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 21 over White Oak CR is a steel culvert carrying TR 21 over White Oak CR in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long.

CarriesTR 21
CrossesWhite Oak CR
Location1 M Wnw Lima
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.17739, -91.35574
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 21 over White Oak CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 21 over White Oak CR 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 21 over White Oak CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is TR 21 over White Oak CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m).

Who owns TR 21 over White Oak CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.