US Bridges

Williams TR 438 over Wolf Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 1.5 NE Spaulding · Structure no. 084359100000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams TR 438 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Williams TR 438 over Wolf Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilliams TR 438
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.5 NE Spaulding
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.88449, -89.51161
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Williams TR 438 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams TR 438 over Wolf 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Williams TR 438 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Williams TR 438 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Williams TR 438 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.