US Bridges

TR 48 over S Henderson Creek

Good

Warren County, Illinois · NW-23-T10NR3W · Structure no. 094521600000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 48 over S Henderson Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 48 over S Henderson Creek in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 48
CrossesS Henderson Creek
LocationNW-23-T10NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.84645, -90.71085
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 48 over S Henderson Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 48 over S Henderson 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 48 over S Henderson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is TR 48 over S Henderson Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns TR 48 over S Henderson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.