US Bridges

TR 88-KAOLIN RD over Clear Creek

Good

Union County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Cobden · Structure no. 091321200000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 88-KAOLIN RD over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 88-KAOLIN RD over Clear Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTR 88-KAOLIN RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location2 MI SW Cobden
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.51791, -89.2999
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 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 length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 88-KAOLIN RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 88-KAOLIN RD over Clear 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 88-KAOLIN RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 88-KAOLIN RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 88-KAOLIN RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.