US Bridges

TR 111B over Morehouse Creek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 805 E 2000N · Structure no. 053412600000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 111B over Morehouse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 111B over Morehouse Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 111B
CrossesMorehouse Creek
Location805 E 2000N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.91575, -88.77648
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks32%
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 111B over Morehouse Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 111B over Morehouse 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does TR 111B over Morehouse Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is TR 111B over Morehouse Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 111B over Morehouse Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.