US Bridges

TR 3 over Clifty Creek

Good

Massac County, Illinois · 2.76 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 064311700000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 3 over Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 3 over Clifty Creek in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTR 3
CrossesClifty Creek
Location2.76 MI E US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.32951, -88.82945
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 3 over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 3 over Clifty 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does TR 3 over Clifty Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 3 over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 3 over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.