US Bridges

TR 251/W. Tenth ST over Sewer Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · .25 Mi. S. Centralia · Structure no. 014401200000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 251/W. Tenth ST over Sewer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 251/W. Tenth ST over Sewer Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 251/W. Tenth ST
CrossesSewer Creek
Location.25 Mi. S. Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.51855, -89.16004
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 251/W. Tenth ST over Sewer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 251/W. Tenth ST over Sewer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 251/W. Tenth ST over Sewer Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 251/W. Tenth ST over Sewer Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 251/W. Tenth ST over Sewer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.