US Bridges

TR 18 over Catfish Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 4 MI SW of Brocton · Structure no. 023442000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 18 over Catfish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 18 over Catfish Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 18
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location4 MI SW of Brocton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.67837, -87.94695
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 18 over Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 18 over Catfish 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 18 over Catfish Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 18 over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 18 over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.