US Bridges

TR-44 over Trib Miller Creek

Fair

Alexander County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E of Thebes · Structure no. 002500100000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-44 over Trib Miller Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR-44 over Trib Miller Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR-44
CrossesTrib Miller Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Thebes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlexander County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.20409, -89.40185
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-44 over Trib Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-44 over Trib 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-44 over Trib Miller Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is TR-44 over Trib Miller Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TR-44 over Trib Miller Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.