US Bridges

TR 31A(JORDAN Rd) over Friends Creek

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · 3 MI SE Argenta · Structure no. 058332200000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 31A(JORDAN Rd) over Friends Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 31A(JORDAN Rd) over Friends Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 31A(JORDAN Rd)
CrossesFriends Creek
Location3 MI SE Argenta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.95333, -88.77923
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 31A(JORDAN Rd) over Friends Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 31A(JORDAN Rd) over Friends 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 31A(JORDAN Rd) over Friends Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 31A(JORDAN Rd) over Friends Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 31A(JORDAN Rd) over Friends Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.