US Bridges

TR 338 over Goose Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N of Kidley · Structure no. 023401500000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 338 over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 338 over Goose Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 338
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Kidley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.76666, -87.54141
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 338 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 338 over Goose 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 338 over Goose Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 338 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns TR 338 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.