US Bridges

TR 355 over Bear Creek

Good

Clay County, Illinois · 3.5 SW Flora · Structure no. 013501300000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 355 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 355 over Bear Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 355
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.5 SW Flora
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.63613, -88.56209
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 inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 355 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 355 over Bear 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does TR 355 over Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 355 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns TR 355 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.