TR 81 over Henderson Creek
PoorHenderson County, Illinois · SE-26-T11NR5W · Structure no. 036473300000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 81 over Henderson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 81 over Henderson Creek in Henderson 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 81 over Henderson Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 81 over Henderson 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 81 over Henderson Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR 81 over Henderson Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 81 over Henderson Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.