TR-87A over Little Salt Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SE Teutopolis · Structure no. 025315200000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-87A over Little Salt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR-87A over Little Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-87A over Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-87A over Little Salt 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR-87A over Little Salt Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-87A over Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns TR-87A over Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.