US Bridges

TR 468 over Honey Creek

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · 0.77 MI S TR 297 · Structure no. 059356300000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 468 over Honey Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 468 over Honey Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 468
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.77 MI S TR 297
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.2156, -89.77643
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 468 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 468 over Honey 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 468 over Honey Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 468 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 468 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.