TR 15 over Branch Creek
GoodJackson County, Illinois · .2 MI E of Co. Line · Structure no. 039313500000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 15 over Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 15 over Branch Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 15 over Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 15 over Branch 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 2022.
How much traffic does TR 15 over Branch Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 15 over Branch Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 15 over Branch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.