US Bridges

TR 24 over Mole Creek

Poor

Livingston County, Illinois · 2410 N 500 E · Structure no. 053310700000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 24 over Mole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 24 over Mole Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 24
CrossesMole Creek
Location2410 N 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.97475, -88.83494
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 24 over Mole Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 24 over Mole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does TR 24 over Mole Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is TR 24 over Mole Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 24 over Mole Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.