TR-71 Old Mill Roa over Franklin Creek
FairLee County, Illinois · 2.3 MI W Franklin Gr · Structure no. 052444600000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-71 Old Mill Roa over Franklin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-71 Old Mill Roa over Franklin Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-71 Old Mill Roa over Franklin Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-71 Old Mill Roa over Franklin 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR-71 Old Mill Roa over Franklin Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR-71 Old Mill Roa over Franklin Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-71 Old Mill Roa over Franklin Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.