TR-14 over Beech Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N Altamont · Structure no. 025501700000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-14 over Beech Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-14 over Beech Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-14 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-14 over Beech 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 2022.
How much traffic does TR-14 over Beech Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR-14 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR-14 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.