TR 56(GLASGOW Rd) over South Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, Illinois · 3.0 MI N Warrenburg · Structure no. 058323000000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 56(GLASGOW Rd) over South Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 56(GLASGOW Rd) over South Fork Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 56(GLASGOW Rd) over South Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 56(GLASGOW Rd) over South Fork 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 56(GLASGOW Rd) over South Fork Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 56(GLASGOW Rd) over South Fork Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 56(GLASGOW Rd) over South Fork Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.