TR 12 a over Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Illinois · 4.25 MI W. Palmer · Structure no. 011304500000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 12 a over Clear Creek is a concrete other carrying TR 12 a over Clear Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 12 a over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 12 a over Clear 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does TR 12 a over Clear Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 12 a over Clear Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 12 a over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.