US Bridges

TR 22-A (238th St) over Br Copperas Creek

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 2 MI S Illinois City · Structure no. 081502300000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 22-A (238th St) over Br Copperas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 22-A (238th St) over Br Copperas Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 22-A (238th St)
CrossesBr Copperas Creek
Location2 MI S Illinois City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36852, -90.89816
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 22-A (238th St) over Br Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 22-A (238th St) over Br Copperas 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 22-A (238th St) over Br Copperas Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is TR 22-A (238th St) over Br Copperas Creek?

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

Who owns TR 22-A (238th St) over Br Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.