US Bridges

TR 33 over Fall Creek

Good

Henderson County, Illinois · CTR-32-T12NR4W · Structure no. 036413800000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 33 over Fall Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 33 over Fall Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 33
CrossesFall Creek
LocationCTR-32-T12NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.98959, -90.86927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 33 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 33 over Fall 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 33 over Fall Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 33 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 33 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.