US Bridges

TR-2 over Trib Hurricane Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 2 MI W Carlyle Gm Mg · Structure no. 026331900000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-2 over Trib Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-2 over Trib Hurricane 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR-2
CrossesTrib Hurricane Creek
Location2 MI W Carlyle Gm Mg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.83574, -89.25533
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-2 over Trib Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-2 over Trib Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does TR-2 over Trib Hurricane Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR-2 over Trib Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR-2 over Trib Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.