US Bridges

TR 3 (TH-C52) over Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Illinois · T13N R8E 4PM Sec 3 · Structure no. 062300600000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 3 (TH-C52) over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 3 (TH-C52) over Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 3 (TH-C52)
CrossesCreek
LocationT13N R8E 4PM Sec 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.14871, -89.58175
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 3 (TH-C52) over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 3 (TH-C52) over Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does TR 3 (TH-C52) over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 3 (TH-C52) over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 3 (TH-C52) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.