US Bridges

TR-41 over Lucas Creek

Good

Clay County, Illinois · 1 MI W Hord · Structure no. 013320900000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-41 over Lucas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-41 over Lucas Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesTR-41
CrossesLucas Creek
Location1 MI W Hord
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.87766, -88.5461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-41 over Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-41 over Lucas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does TR-41 over Lucas Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR-41 over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-41 over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.