US Bridges

TR 325 over Coal Creek

Poor

Christian County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Pana · Structure no. 011503800000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 325 over Coal Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 325 over Coal Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 325
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.5 MI W Pana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.38407, -89.10343
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 325 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 325 over Coal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 325 over Coal Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 325 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns TR 325 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.