US Bridges

TR 7 over TR Gun Ck

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 2 MI North Ewing · Structure no. 028322700000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 7 over TR Gun Ck is a concrete culvert carrying TR 7 over TR Gun Ck in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 7
CrossesTR Gun Ck
Location2 MI North Ewing
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.11818, -88.86327
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks57%
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 7 over TR Gun Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 7 over TR Gun Ck 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does TR 7 over TR Gun Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.

How long is TR 7 over TR Gun Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 7 over TR Gun Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.