US Bridges

TR-65 over Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 1.2 MI W Kinmundy · Structure no. 061319600000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-65 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-65 over Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTR-65
CrossesCreek
Location1.2 MI W Kinmundy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.7729, -88.88117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-65 over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-65 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR-65 over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is TR-65 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR-65 over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.