US Bridges

TR 318(FAS 1650) over Wolf Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 4.1 MI SE Findley · Structure no. 087330500000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
168 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 318(FAS 1650) over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 318(FAS 1650) over Wolf Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 318(FAS 1650)
CrossesWolf Creek
Location4.1 MI SE Findley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.50748, -88.67878
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 318(FAS 1650) over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 318(FAS 1650) over Wolf 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 318(FAS 1650) over Wolf Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 318(FAS 1650) over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 318(FAS 1650) over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.