US Bridges

TR-21 over Maple Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NW Annapolis · Structure no. 017342100000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-21 over Maple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR-21 over Maple Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTR-21
CrossesMaple Creek
Location2.5 MI NW Annapolis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.15878, -87.85774
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-21 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-21 over Maple 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does TR-21 over Maple Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR-21 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR-21 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.