US Bridges

TR 1 over W Fork Embarrass R

Good

Clark County, Illinois · .8 MI N Westfield · Structure no. 012327900000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 1 over W Fork Embarrass R is a concrete culvert carrying TR 1 over W Fork Embarrass R in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 1
CrossesW Fork Embarrass R
Location.8 MI N Westfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.47459, -87.99727
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 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 traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 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 1 over W Fork Embarrass R built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 1 over W Fork Embarrass R 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 1 over W Fork Embarrass R carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 1 over W Fork Embarrass R?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns TR 1 over W Fork Embarrass R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.