Tr 215 over Panther Creek
Cumberland County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tr 215 over Panther Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 91 of the 169 inventoried bridges in Cumberland County rated good (53.8%); 12 (7.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2023, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 36 ft |
| Location | 3 Mi SE Hazel Dell |
| NBI structure number | 018317000000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Cumberland County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-70 over Crooked Creek | 1969 | 23,100 | Fair |
| I-70 (WB) over Range Creek | 1970 | 11,750 | Fair |
| I-70 (EB) over Range Creek | 1970 | 11,750 | Fair |
| I-70 (EB) over Fas 1657 | 1969 | 11,550 | Fair |
| I-70 (WB) over Fas 1657 | 1969 | 11,550 | Fair |
| I-70 (WB) over Muddy Creek | 1968 | 11,550 | Poor |
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