US Bridges

TR 216 over Oat Creek

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Geneseo · Structure no. 037500400000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 216 over Oat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 216 over Oat Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 216
CrossesOat Creek
Location2 MI SE Geneseo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.41646, -90.125
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic162 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 216 over Oat Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 216 over Oat 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 216 over Oat Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 216 over Oat Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns TR 216 over Oat Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.