US Bridges

TR 234 over Deer Creek Trib

Good

Logan County, Illinois · 3 M SE Lincoln · Structure no. 054435300000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 234 over Deer Creek Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 234 over Deer Creek Trib in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 234
CrossesDeer Creek Trib
Location3 M SE Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.10627, -89.28232
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 234 over Deer Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 234 over Deer Creek Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 234 over Deer Creek Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR 234 over Deer Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns TR 234 over Deer Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.