TR-443 over Puncheon Creek
GoodJefferson County, Illinois · 6MI W Waltonville · Structure no. 041362900000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-443 over Puncheon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-443 over Puncheon Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-443 over Puncheon Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-443 over Puncheon 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR-443 over Puncheon Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR-443 over Puncheon Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns TR-443 over Puncheon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.