US Bridges

TR 217C (private R over Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · 4.5 MI S. Sumner · Structure no. 051501900000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 217C (private R over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 217C (private R over Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 217C (private R
CrossesCreek
Location4.5 MI S. Sumner
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.64714, -87.86377
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 217C (private R over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 217C (private R over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 217C (private R over Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 217C (private R over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns TR 217C (private R over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.