US Bridges

TR-1A over Trib Harper Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 2 MI N Mt Vernon · Structure no. 041506100000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-1A over Trib Harper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-1A over Trib Harper Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

CarriesTR-1A
CrossesTrib Harper Creek
Location2 MI N Mt Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.36915, -88.94537
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks16%
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-1A over Trib Harper Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-1A over Trib Harper 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR-1A over Trib Harper Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR-1A over Trib Harper Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns TR-1A over Trib Harper Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.