US Bridges

TR-71 over Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Illinois · 1 MI S Hutsonville · Structure no. 017321400000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-71 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-71 over Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-71
CrossesCreek
Location1 MI S Hutsonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.08507, -87.64892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-71 over Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-71 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does TR-71 over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR-71 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR-71 over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.