US Bridges

TR 408 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Illinois · 0.5 MI NE Nokomis · Structure no. 068320000000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 408 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 408 over Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 408
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI NE Nokomis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.31231, -89.26995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 408 over Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 408 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 408 over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is TR 408 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 408 over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.