TR 307 over Willow Creek
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Illinois · 1.5 SE Morrisonville · Structure no. 011324600000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 307 over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 307 over Willow Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 307 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 307 over Willow 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 307 over Willow Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 307 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns TR 307 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.