US Bridges

TR 322 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 3 MI E Sims · Structure no. 096501100000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 322 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete culvert carrying TR 322 over Norfolk Southern RR in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

CarriesTR 322
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location3 MI E Sims
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.35943, -88.47447
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 322 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 322 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 322 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 322 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns TR 322 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.