US Bridges

TR 64 Hunter RD over Joes Crk.

Fair

Macoupin County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NW Hettick · Structure no. 059303900000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 64 Hunter RD over Joes Crk. is a concrete other carrying TR 64 Hunter RD over Joes Crk. in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 64 Hunter RD
CrossesJoes Crk.
Location2.5 MI NW Hettick
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacoupin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.37631, -90.07778
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 64 Hunter RD over Joes Crk. built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 64 Hunter RD over Joes Crk. 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 64 Hunter RD over Joes Crk. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 64 Hunter RD over Joes Crk.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns TR 64 Hunter RD over Joes Crk.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.