TR 47 over Creek
GoodMacoupin County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SW Virden · Structure no. 059327800000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 47 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 47 over Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 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 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 47 over Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 47 over 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 47 over Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is TR 47 over Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 47 over Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.