US Bridges

TR 22 over Brush Creek

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 1 MI SW of Etna · Structure no. 015501400000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 22 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 22 over Brush Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 22
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1 MI SW of Etna
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.37936, -88.43405
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 22 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 22 over Brush 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 22 over Brush Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 22 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns TR 22 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.