US Bridges

TR 140 over Snag Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 1700 East 1825 North · Structure no. 102500900000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 140 over Snag Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 140 over Snag Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 140
CrossesSnag Creek
Location1700 East 1825 North
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.85421, -89.21706
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 140 over Snag Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 140 over Snag 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 140 over Snag Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is TR 140 over Snag Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 140 over Snag Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.