TR-47 over Hutson Creek
PoorCrawford County, Illinois · 2 MI W Hutsonville · Structure no. 017320700000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-47 over Hutson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-47 over Hutson Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-47 over Hutson Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-47 over Hutson 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does TR-47 over Hutson Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR-47 over Hutson Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR-47 over Hutson Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.