US Bridges

TR 6 over Little Embarrass R

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · .7 MI W of Isabel · Structure no. 023325100000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 6 over Little Embarrass R is a concrete culvert carrying TR 6 over Little Embarrass R in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesTR 6
CrossesLittle Embarrass R
Location.7 MI W of Isabel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.65415, -87.96577
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 6 over Little Embarrass R built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 6 over Little Embarrass R 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 6 over Little Embarrass R carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 6 over Little Embarrass R?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 6 over Little Embarrass R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.