TR 43 over Grove Creek
GoodMenard County, Illinois · 1 Mile Sse Greenview · Structure no. 065312300000000
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 43 over Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 43 over Grove Creek in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 43 over Grove Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 43 over Grove 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 43 over Grove Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 43 over Grove Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 43 over Grove Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.