TR 7 over Brush Creek
GoodMacoupin County, Illinois · 2MI NE Virden · Structure no. 059335100000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 7 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 7 over Brush Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 7 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 7 over Brush 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 7 over Brush Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is TR 7 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 7 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.