US Bridges

TR 52 over Big Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S Karber Rg · Structure no. 035300400000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 52 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 52 over Big Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 52
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.5 MI S Karber Rg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.53323, -88.32634
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 52 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 52 over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 52 over Big Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is TR 52 over Big Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns TR 52 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.