US Bridges

TR 192 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Walnut · Structure no. 006500900000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 192 over Walnut Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 192 over Walnut Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 192
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2 MI E of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.54518, -89.55062
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 192 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 192 over Walnut 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 192 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 192 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns TR 192 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.