US Bridges

TR 140A (th-S 55) over Judd Creek

Good

Marshall County, Illinois · T30N-R1E-3PM Sec 33 · Structure no. 062454400000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 140A (th-S 55) over Judd Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 140A (th-S 55) over Judd Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 140A (th-S 55)
CrossesJudd Creek
LocationT30N-R1E-3PM Sec 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.02687, -89.12426
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 140A (th-S 55) over Judd Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 140A (th-S 55) over Judd 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 140A (th-S 55) over Judd Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 140A (th-S 55) over Judd Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 140A (th-S 55) over Judd Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.