US Bridges

TR 143 over Missouri Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 3.0 MI N Clayton · Structure no. 001338800000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 143 over Missouri Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 143 over Missouri Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 143
CrossesMissouri Creek
Location3.0 MI N Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.07659, -90.93177
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 143 over Missouri Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 143 over Missouri Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does TR 143 over Missouri Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is TR 143 over Missouri Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 143 over Missouri Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.