US Bridges

TR 221 over Lake Fork Ck TR 1B

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · .5 N 1.5 MI E Lk Fk · Structure no. 054515200000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 221 over Lake Fork Ck TR 1B is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 221 over Lake Fork Ck TR 1B in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 221
CrossesLake Fork Ck TR 1B
Location.5 N 1.5 MI E Lk Fk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.97551, -89.31638
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 221 over Lake Fork Ck TR 1B built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 221 over Lake Fork Ck TR 1B 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 221 over Lake Fork Ck TR 1B carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 221 over Lake Fork Ck TR 1B?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TR 221 over Lake Fork Ck TR 1B?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.