US Bridges

TR 200 over Hemp Factory Br

Good

Menard County, Illinois · 0.1 MI S Petersburg · Structure no. 065500000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 200 over Hemp Factory Br is a steel culvert carrying TR 200 over Hemp Factory Br in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 200
CrossesHemp Factory Br
Location0.1 MI S Petersburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.00257, -89.85553
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 200 over Hemp Factory Br built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 200 over Hemp Factory Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 200 over Hemp Factory Br carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 200 over Hemp Factory Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns TR 200 over Hemp Factory Br?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.