TR 47 over Buck Creek
GoodMcLean County, Illinois · 1.0 MI NW Clarksvill · Structure no. 057511200000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 47 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 47 over Buck Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 47 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 47 over Buck 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does TR 47 over Buck Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 47 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 47 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.