TR 10B MFT120 over Louis Creek
PoorPosted for loadIroquois County, Illinois · 3.5MI W Buckley .2 S · Structure no. 038304100000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 10B MFT120 over Louis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 10B MFT120 over Louis Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 10B MFT120 over Louis Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 10B MFT120 over Louis 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does TR 10B MFT120 over Louis Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 10B MFT120 over Louis Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 10B MFT120 over Louis Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.