US Bridges

TR 199 over Trib of Mill Creek

Fair

Jersey County, Illinois · 0.9 M NE of Elsah · Structure no. 042310500000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 199 over Trib of Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 199 over Trib of Mill Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 199
CrossesTrib of Mill Creek
Location0.9 M NE of Elsah
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.9702, -90.3435
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 199 over Trib of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 199 over Trib of Mill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 199 over Trib of Mill Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is TR 199 over Trib of Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns TR 199 over Trib of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.