TR 32 over Lost Creek
PoorCass County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Beardstown · Structure no. 009315000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 32 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 32 over Lost Creek in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 32 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 32 over Lost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does TR 32 over Lost Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR 32 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 32 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.