TR-587A (pub Road) over Wildcat Ditch
PoorFayette County, Illinois · E Carlyle Gm Mgmt Ar · Structure no. 026996200000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
TR-587A (pub Road) over Wildcat Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-587A (pub Road) over Wildcat Ditch in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-587A (pub Road) over Wildcat Ditch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-587A (pub Road) over Wildcat Ditch 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does TR-587A (pub Road) over Wildcat Ditch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR-587A (pub Road) over Wildcat Ditch?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns TR-587A (pub Road) over Wildcat Ditch?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.