US Bridges

TR-219 over Seven Mile Creek

Fair

White County, Illinois · 4 MI SE Enfield · Structure no. 097500400000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-219 over Seven Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-219 over Seven Mile Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-219
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location4 MI SE Enfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.06814, -88.30088
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-219 over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-219 over Seven Mile 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR-219 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is TR-219 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR-219 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.