US Bridges

TR-235 over French Creek

Good

Edwards County, Illinois · 1 MI W Grayville · Structure no. 024310600000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-235 over French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-235 over French Creek in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR-235
CrossesFrench Creek
Location1 MI W Grayville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.26289, -88.02245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks6%
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-235 over French Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-235 over French Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does TR-235 over French Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR-235 over French Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-235 over French Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.