TR 214 over Mauvaise Terre Creek
PoorMorgan County, Illinois · 2.5MISEJACKSONVILLE · Structure no. 069317300000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 214 over Mauvaise Terre Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 214 over Mauvaise Terre Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3 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.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 214 over Mauvaise Terre Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 214 over Mauvaise Terre 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 214 over Mauvaise Terre Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR 214 over Mauvaise Terre Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 214 over Mauvaise Terre Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.