TR 568 over Branch Salt Creek
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 1.0 MI SW Bellflower · Structure no. 057339900000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 568 over Branch Salt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 568 over Branch Salt Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 568 over Branch Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 568 over Branch Salt 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does TR 568 over Branch Salt Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 568 over Branch Salt Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 568 over Branch Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.