TR-479 over Dismal Creek
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 3 MI NW LA Clede · Structure no. 026330200000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-479 over Dismal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-479 over Dismal Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-479 over Dismal Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-479 over Dismal 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR-479 over Dismal Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-479 over Dismal Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-479 over Dismal Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.