TR-450 over North Fork Creek
PoorFayette County, Illinois · 5 MI W Farina · Structure no. 026320900000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-450 over North Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-450 over North Fork Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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-450 over North Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-450 over North Fork 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR-450 over North Fork Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-450 over North Fork Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR-450 over North Fork Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.