US Bridges

TR 4 (shelby Co) R over Ramsey Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 8 MI E Nokomis · Structure no. 068330100000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 4 (shelby Co) R over Ramsey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 4 (shelby Co) R over Ramsey Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 4 (shelby Co) R
CrossesRamsey Creek
Location8 MI E Nokomis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.29093, -89.13972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 4 (shelby Co) R over Ramsey Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 4 (shelby Co) R over Ramsey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 4 (shelby Co) R over Ramsey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 4 (shelby Co) R over Ramsey Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 4 (shelby Co) R over Ramsey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.