US Bridges

TR 349A over Coal Creek

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 1 MI S Pana · Structure no. 011335100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 349A over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 349A over Coal Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 349A
CrossesCoal Creek
Location1 MI S Pana
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.36135, -89.07826
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 349A over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 349A over Coal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 349A over Coal Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 349A over Coal Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 349A over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.