US Bridges

TR 189 over Lynn Creek

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 3.2 MI NW Gays · Structure no. 070481000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 189 over Lynn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 189 over Lynn Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 189
CrossesLynn Creek
Location3.2 MI NW Gays
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.48463, -88.543
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic289 by 2046
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 189 over Lynn Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 189 over Lynn 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 189 over Lynn Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is TR 189 over Lynn Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR 189 over Lynn Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.