US Bridges

TR 568 over Blue Ridge Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · Bllflwr E Line Sec 7 · Structure no. 057332600000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 568 over Blue Ridge Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 568 over Blue Ridge Creek in McLean 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 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesTR 568
CrossesBlue Ridge Creek
LocationBllflwr E Line Sec 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.29452, -88.55563
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 568 over Blue Ridge Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 568 over Blue Ridge Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 568 over Blue Ridge Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 568 over Blue Ridge Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 568 over Blue Ridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.