TR 321 a over Bear Creek
PoorChristian County, Illinois · 1.5 S Morrisonville · Structure no. 011337200000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 321 a over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 321 a over Bear Creek in Christian 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 321 a over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 321 a over Bear 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 321 a over Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR 321 a over Bear Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 321 a over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.