TR 503 over Dismal Creek
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 2.25 MI NW Laclede · Structure no. 026343800000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 503 over Dismal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 503 over Dismal Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 503 over Dismal Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 503 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 503 over Dismal Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is TR 503 over Dismal Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 503 over Dismal Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.