US Bridges

TR 13 (TH-C55) over Branch Crow Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Illinois · T13N-R9E-4PM Sec 12 · Structure no. 062412000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 13 (TH-C55) over Branch Crow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 13 (TH-C55) over Branch Crow Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesTR 13 (TH-C55)
CrossesBranch Crow Creek
LocationT13N-R9E-4PM Sec 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.1258, -89.41182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks33%
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 13 (TH-C55) over Branch Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 13 (TH-C55) over Branch Crow 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 13 (TH-C55) over Branch Crow Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is TR 13 (TH-C55) over Branch Crow Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 13 (TH-C55) over Branch Crow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.