US Bridges

TR 203 over Little Crooked Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · E Edge Cooksville · Structure no. 057350400000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 203 over Little Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 203 over Little Crooked Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 203
CrossesLittle Crooked Creek
LocationE Edge Cooksville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.54473, -88.70682
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 203 over Little Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 203 over Little Crooked 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 203 over Little Crooked Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR 203 over Little Crooked Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 203 over Little Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.