US Bridges

TR 68 a over Doyles Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 4 MI SW of Grandview · Structure no. 023450000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 68 a over Doyles Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 68 a over Doyles Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 68 a
CrossesDoyles Creek
Location4 MI SW of Grandview
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.48977, -87.87335
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed5 mi (8 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 68 a over Doyles Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 68 a over Doyles 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 68 a over Doyles Creek carry?

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

How long is TR 68 a over Doyles Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 68 a over Doyles Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.