US Bridges

TR-236 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Illinois · 1 MI W Trimble · Structure no. 017501200000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-236 over Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR-236 over Sugar Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-236
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1 MI W Trimble
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.06404, -87.70277
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-236 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-236 over Sugar 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR-236 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR-236 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns TR-236 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.