TR-47A over Second Salt Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N T-Town · Structure no. 025501800000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-47A over Second Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-47A over Second Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 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-47A over Second Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-47A over Second 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does TR-47A over Second Salt Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR-47A over Second Salt Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-47A over Second Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.