US Bridges

TR 231 a over Brockett Creek

Good

Effingham County, Illinois · 4 MI SE Altamont · Structure no. 025332000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 231 a over Brockett Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying TR 231 a over Brockett Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 231 a
CrossesBrockett Creek
Location4 MI SE Altamont
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.00161, -88.72425
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic186 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 231 a over Brockett Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 231 a over Brockett 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 231 a over Brockett Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 231 a over Brockett Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns TR 231 a over Brockett Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.