US Bridges

TR 145 over Morehouse Creek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 2S 1.8E of Flanagan · Structure no. 053415600000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 145 over Morehouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 145 over Morehouse Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 145
CrossesMorehouse Creek
Location2S 1.8E of Flanagan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.84252, -88.82056
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 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 145 over Morehouse Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 145 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 2021.

How much traffic does TR 145 over Morehouse Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 145 over Morehouse Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 145 over Morehouse Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.