US Bridges

TR-401A over Krietemeyer Branch

Fair

Marion County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Centralia · Structure no. 061319400000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-401A over Krietemeyer Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-401A over Krietemeyer Branch in Marion 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-401A
CrossesKrietemeyer Branch
Location0.5 MI E Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.50323, -89.081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-401A over Krietemeyer Branch built?

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

What condition is TR-401A over Krietemeyer Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR-401A over Krietemeyer Branch carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR-401A over Krietemeyer Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR-401A over Krietemeyer Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.