TR-537 over Hurricane Creek
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Pittsburg · Structure no. 026326600000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-537 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-537 over Hurricane Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-537 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-537 over Hurricane 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does TR-537 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR-537 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR-537 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.