TR-59 over Big Creek
GoodCrawford County, Illinois · 1 MI N Eaton · Structure no. 017381300000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-59 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR-59 over Big Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-59 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-59 over Big 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR-59 over Big Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-59 over Big Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-59 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.