US Bridges

TR 385 over Green Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 3.5 MI NW Sigel · Structure no. 087505300000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 385 over Green Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying TR 385 over Green Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 385
CrossesGreen Creek
Location3.5 MI NW Sigel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.27328, -88.51522
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 385 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 385 over Green 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 385 over Green Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 385 over Green Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns TR 385 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.