US Bridges

TR 38 over De Arcy Creek

Fair

Jersey County, Illinois · 2 M N of Jerseyville · Structure no. 042400000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 38 over De Arcy Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 38 over De Arcy Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 38
CrossesDe Arcy Creek
Location2 M N of Jerseyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.162, -90.33198
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2022)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 38 over De Arcy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 38 over De Arcy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does TR 38 over De Arcy Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 38 over De Arcy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns TR 38 over De Arcy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.