US Bridges

TR-541 over Trib Dismal Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 3 MI E ST Peter · Structure no. 026501900000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-541 over Trib Dismal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-541 over Trib Dismal Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR-541
CrossesTrib Dismal Creek
Location3 MI E ST Peter
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.86903, -88.78123
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic332 by 2046
Trucks13%
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-541 over Trib Dismal Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-541 over Trib Dismal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does TR-541 over Trib Dismal Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR-541 over Trib Dismal Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR-541 over Trib Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.