TR 44 over Trib to Black Creek
FairAlexander County, Illinois · 0.7 MI S of Ill 3 · Structure no. 002308600000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 44 over Trib to Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 44 over Trib to Black 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 44 over Trib to Black Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 44 over Trib to Black 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does TR 44 over Trib to Black Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is TR 44 over Trib to Black Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 44 over Trib to Black Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.