TR208K(TWIN Bridge over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, Illinois · NE Edge Mt Zion · Structure no. 058315200000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR208K(TWIN Bridge over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR208K(TWIN Bridge over Big Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR208K(TWIN Bridge over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR208K(TWIN Bridge over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does TR208K(TWIN Bridge over Big Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR208K(TWIN Bridge over Big Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR208K(TWIN Bridge over Big Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.