TR 43 over Buck Creek
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 4.0 MI Sse Gridley · Structure no. 057461300000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 43 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 43 over Buck Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 43 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 43 over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 43 over Buck Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is TR 43 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 43 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.