TR-38 over Wolf Creek
PoorPosted for loadEffingham County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE Beecher Cy · Structure no. 025306100000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-38 over Wolf Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying TR-38 over Wolf Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-38 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-38 over Wolf 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR-38 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR-38 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns TR-38 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.