US Bridges

TR 148(WALMSLEY RD over Sand Creek

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · 0.75 MI S Turpin · Structure no. 058500300000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 148(WALMSLEY RD over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 148(WALMSLEY RD over Sand Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 148(WALMSLEY RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.75 MI S Turpin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.77716, -88.92449
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 148(WALMSLEY RD over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 148(WALMSLEY RD over Sand 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 148(WALMSLEY RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 148(WALMSLEY RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns TR 148(WALMSLEY RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.