US Bridges

TR 193 over Branch E Bureau Cree

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 1 1/2 MI E of Malden · Structure no. 006501000000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 193 over Branch E Bureau Cree is a concrete culvert carrying TR 193 over Branch E Bureau Cree in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 193
CrossesBranch E Bureau Cree
Location1 1/2 MI E of Malden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.42249, -89.33937
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 193 over Branch E Bureau Cree built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 193 over Branch E Bureau Cree 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 193 over Branch E Bureau Cree carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 193 over Branch E Bureau Cree?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns TR 193 over Branch E Bureau Cree?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.