US Bridges

TR 228 a over Upper Salt Creek

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · SW Corner Ludlow · Structure no. 010406300000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 228 a over Upper Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 228 a over Upper Salt Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 228 a
CrossesUpper Salt Creek
LocationSW Corner Ludlow
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.38443, -88.13604
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 228 a over Upper Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 228 a over Upper Salt 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 228 a over Upper Salt Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 228 a over Upper Salt Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 228 a over Upper Salt Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.