US Bridges

TR 44 over Short Point Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 2480N 750E · Structure no. 053315400000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 44 over Short Point Creek is a concrete other carrying TR 44 over Short Point Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 44
CrossesShort Point Creek
Location2480N 750E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.98629, -88.78723
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 44 over Short Point Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 44 over Short Point 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does TR 44 over Short Point Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 44 over Short Point Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 44 over Short Point Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.