US Bridges

TR 396 over Pike Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 6 MI NE of Lamoille · Structure no. 006405900000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 396 over Pike Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying TR 396 over Pike Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 396
CrossesPike Creek
Location6 MI NE of Lamoille
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.58311, -89.19858
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 396 over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 396 over Pike 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 396 over Pike Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is TR 396 over Pike Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 396 over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.