TR 16 over Miller Creek
FairAlexander County, Illinois · 0.2M E. of Thebes · Structure no. 002305500000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 16 over Miller Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 16 over Miller Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 23 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 16 over Miller Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 16 over Miller 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does TR 16 over Miller Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is TR 16 over Miller Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 16 over Miller Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.