TR 51 over Sammons Creek
FairAlexander County, Illinois · 1 MI East of Thebes · Structure no. 002308300000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 51 over Sammons Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 51 over Sammons Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 51 over Sammons Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 51 over Sammons 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 2025.
How much traffic does TR 51 over Sammons Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is TR 51 over Sammons Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 51 over Sammons Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.