TR 63 over Buckhart Creek
FairChristian County, Illinois · 4 NE of Edinburg · Structure no. 011306600000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 63 over Buckhart Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 63 over Buckhart Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 63 over Buckhart Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 63 over Buckhart 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 63 over Buckhart Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 63 over Buckhart Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 63 over Buckhart Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.