TR 24 over Big Creek
PoorEdwards County, Illinois · 5.5 MI SW Albion · Structure no. 024312400000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 24 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 24 over Big Creek in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 24 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 24 over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 24 over Big Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 24 over Big Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 24 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.