US Bridges

TR 225 over Flat Branch Creek

Good

Clay County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Sailor Spri · Structure no. 013501100000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 225 over Flat Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 225 over Flat Branch Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTR 225
CrossesFlat Branch Creek
Location2.5 MI W Sailor Spri
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.75068, -88.42368
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 225 over Flat Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 225 over Flat Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 225 over Flat Branch Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 225 over Flat Branch Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 225 over Flat Branch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.