US Bridges

TR-485 over Trib Atchison Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Bonnie · Structure no. 041500200000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-485 over Trib Atchison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-485 over Trib Atchison Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesTR-485
CrossesTrib Atchison Creek
Location0.5 MI S Bonnie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.18403, -88.90211
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-485 over Trib Atchison Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-485 over Trib Atchison 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 2025.

How much traffic does TR-485 over Trib Atchison Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR-485 over Trib Atchison Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns TR-485 over Trib Atchison Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.