US Bridges

TR 355 over Tilley Ck

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · SW Thompsonville · Structure no. 028326900000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 355 over Tilley Ck is a concrete culvert carrying TR 355 over Tilley Ck in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTR 355
CrossesTilley Ck
LocationSW Thompsonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.89665, -88.81696
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 inspectionJune 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 355 over Tilley Ck built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 355 over Tilley 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does TR 355 over Tilley Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is TR 355 over Tilley Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 355 over Tilley Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.