US Bridges

TR-369 over Wheeler Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · 3.3 MI E Dale · Structure no. 033320100000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-369 over Wheeler Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-369 over Wheeler Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-369
CrossesWheeler Creek
Location3.3 MI E Dale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.99483, -88.43888
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks24%
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-369 over Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-369 over Wheeler Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does TR-369 over Wheeler Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is TR-369 over Wheeler Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR-369 over Wheeler Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.