US Bridges

TR 77 (TH-C68) over Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Illinois · Steuben Sec. 19 · Structure no. 062324900000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 77 (TH-C68) over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 77 (TH-C68) over Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesTR 77 (TH-C68)
CrossesCreek
LocationSteuben Sec. 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.01672, -89.51997
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 77 (TH-C68) over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 77 (TH-C68) 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 77 (TH-C68) over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR 77 (TH-C68) over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 77 (TH-C68) over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.