US Bridges

TR 200 over Snake Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 1 MI NE of Airport · Structure no. 023421200000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 200 over Snake Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 200 over Snake Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 67 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 200
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1 MI NE of Airport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.706, -87.65959
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 200 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is TR 200 over Snake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 200 over Snake Creek carry?

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

How long is TR 200 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 200 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.