TR 43 over Turkey Creek
GoodMcLean County, Illinois · 4.5 MI SW Chenoa · Structure no. 057370700000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 43 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 43 over Turkey 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 43 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 43 over Turkey 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 43 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is TR 43 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 43 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.