TR-14 over Big Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 1.5 M SW Altamont · Structure no. 025500800000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-14 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-14 over Big Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 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-14 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-14 over Big 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does TR-14 over Big Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR-14 over Big Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns TR-14 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.