US Bridges

TR 12 over Long Tree Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Foosland · Structure no. 010407300000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 12 over Long Tree Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 12 over Long Tree Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 12
CrossesLong Tree Creek
Location2.5 MI SW Foosland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.33308, -88.46033
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 12 over Long Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 12 over Long Tree 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 12 over Long Tree Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 12 over Long Tree Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 12 over Long Tree Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.