US Bridges

TR 112 over Middle Creek

Good

Knox County, Illinois · NE-5-T11NR2E · Structure no. 048328700000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 112 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 112 over Middle Creek in Knox 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 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, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 112
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationNE-5-T11NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.9724, -90.28805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 112 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 112 over Middle 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 112 over Middle Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 112 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 112 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.