US Bridges

TR 49 over Indian Creek Br

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S W Literberr · Structure no. 069315900000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 49 over Indian Creek Br is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 49 over Indian Creek Br in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 49
CrossesIndian Creek Br
Location1.5 MI S W Literberr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.83695, -90.21661
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 49 over Indian Creek Br built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 49 over Indian Creek Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR 49 over Indian Creek Br carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 49 over Indian Creek Br?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 49 over Indian Creek Br?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.