US Bridges

TR 41A over Trib Sexton Creek

Fair

Alexander County, Illinois · 6 MI E of Mcclure · Structure no. 002500300000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 41A over Trib Sexton Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 41A over Trib Sexton Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTR 41A
CrossesTrib Sexton Creek
Location6 MI E of Mcclure
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlexander County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.28267, -89.36162
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks40%
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 41A over Trib Sexton Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 41A over Trib Sexton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 41A over Trib Sexton Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is TR 41A over Trib Sexton Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns TR 41A over Trib Sexton Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.