US Bridges

TR-269A over Ramsey Creek

Good

Effingham County, Illinois · 3.5 M NE Eberle · Structure no. 025500500000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-269A over Ramsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-269A over Ramsey Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR-269A
CrossesRamsey Creek
Location3.5 M NE Eberle
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.97094, -88.39919
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic133 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-269A over Ramsey Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-269A over Ramsey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR-269A over Ramsey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR-269A over Ramsey Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR-269A over Ramsey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.