US Bridges

TR 632 over Banston Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Illinois · 2 MI E Crab Orchard · Structure no. 100501200000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 632 over Banston Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 632 over Banston Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 632
CrossesBanston Creek
Location2 MI E Crab Orchard
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.73196, -88.75268
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 632 over Banston Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 632 over Banston 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 632 over Banston Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is TR 632 over Banston Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns TR 632 over Banston Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.