US Bridges

TR 431A over Wolf Creek

Good

Shelby County, Illinois · 208 MI SW Stewardson · Structure no. 087358100000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 431A over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 431A over Wolf Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 431A
CrossesWolf Creek
Location208 MI SW Stewardson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.23047, -88.66232
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 431A over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 431A 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 431A over Wolf Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 431A over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 431A over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.