US Bridges

TR 97 over Cypress Creek

Good

Gallatin County, Illinois · 0.7 E of FAS 888 · Structure no. 030309100000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 97 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 97 over Cypress Creek in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 97
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.7 E of FAS 888
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.79117, -88.18037
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 97 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 97 over Cypress 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does TR 97 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is TR 97 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 97 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.