US Bridges

TR 4 over Ramsey Creek

Good

Shelby County, Illinois · 3.6 MI NW of Oconee · Structure no. 087343800000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 4 over Ramsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 4 over Ramsey Creek in Shelby 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 4
CrossesRamsey Creek
Location3.6 MI NW of Oconee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.33407, -89.13987
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 4 over Ramsey Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 4 over Ramsey 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 TR 4 over Ramsey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 4 over Ramsey Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 4 over Ramsey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.