US Bridges

TR 1 E over Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Livingston County, Illinois · 880 E 3300 N · Structure no. 053550300000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 1 E over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 1 E over Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 1 E
CrossesCreek
Location880 E 3300 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.10672, -88.75834
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic404 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 1 E over Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 1 E over 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does TR 1 E over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 1 E over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 1 E over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.