TR 39 over Thurman Creek
FairAdams County, Illinois · 5.0 MI E Loraine · Structure no. 001324400000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 39 over Thurman Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 39 over Thurman Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 6 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, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 39 over Thurman Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is TR 39 over Thurman 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 39 over Thurman Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is TR 39 over Thurman Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 39 over Thurman Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.