US Bridges

TR-416 over Trib Harlow Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Mt Vernon · Structure no. 041503700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-416 over Trib Harlow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-416 over Trib Harlow Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR-416
CrossesTrib Harlow Creek
Location2 MI NE Mt Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.36249, -88.81757
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks16%
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-416 over Trib Harlow Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-416 over Trib Harlow 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR-416 over Trib Harlow Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR-416 over Trib Harlow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns TR-416 over Trib Harlow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.