US Bridges

TR-101 over Ramsey Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 3 MI W Ramsey · Structure no. 026326400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-101 over Ramsey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-101 over Ramsey Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTR-101
CrossesRamsey Creek
Location3 MI W Ramsey
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.15274, -89.16556
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-101 over Ramsey Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-101 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR-101 over Ramsey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR-101 over Ramsey Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR-101 over Ramsey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.