US Bridges

TR 140C (th-S 55) over Creek

Good

Marshall County, Illinois · T29N-R1E-3PM Sec 9 · Structure no. 062464400000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 140C (th-S 55) over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 140C (th-S 55) over Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesTR 140C (th-S 55)
CrossesCreek
LocationT29N-R1E-3PM Sec 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.98568, -89.1246
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 inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks42%
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 140C (th-S 55) over Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 140C (th-S 55) 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does TR 140C (th-S 55) over Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.