US Bridges

TR 425 over Henry Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N of Sigel · Structure no. 087337900000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 425 over Henry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 425 over Henry Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTR 425
CrossesHenry Creek
Location1.0 MI N of Sigel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.24408, -88.49992
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 425 over Henry Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 425 over Henry 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 425 over Henry Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 425 over Henry Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 425 over Henry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.