US Bridges

TR 218 over Camp Creek

Good

Mercer County, Illinois · SE-16-T15N R2W · Structure no. 066521500000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 218 over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 218 over Camp Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 218
CrossesCamp Creek
LocationSE-16-T15N R2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.28487, -90.60966
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2029
Trucks19%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 218 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 218 over Camp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 218 over Camp Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is TR 218 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 218 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.