US Bridges

TR-67 over Panther Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Illinois · 1 MI NE Yale · Structure no. 040316300000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-67 over Panther Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying TR-67 over Panther Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR-67
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1 MI NE Yale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.12852, -87.99745
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic102 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-67 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-67 over Panther 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does TR-67 over Panther Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR-67 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR-67 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.