US Bridges

TR 348 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Shelby County, Illinois · 2.8 MI SE Stewardson · Structure no. 087348000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 348 over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 348 over Rattlesnake Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 348
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location2.8 MI SE Stewardson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.22396, -88.60037
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic51 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 348 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 348 over Rattlesnake 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 348 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 348 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 348 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.