TR-48 over Apple Creek
PoorGreene County, Illinois · 0.2 MI N Haypress · Structure no. 031505600000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-48 over Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-48 over Apple Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-48 over Apple Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-48 over Apple Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does TR-48 over Apple Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR-48 over Apple Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-48 over Apple Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.