US Bridges

TR 221 over Trib to Buck Creek

Good

Clay County, Illinois · 3 Mi. SW Louisville · Structure no. 013501200000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 221 over Trib to Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 221 over Trib to Buck Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 221
CrossesTrib to Buck Creek
Location3 Mi. SW Louisville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.75363, -88.56281
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 221 over Trib to Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 221 over Trib to Buck 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 221 over Trib to Buck Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is TR 221 over Trib to Buck Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns TR 221 over Trib to Buck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.