TR 5 over Creek
PoorMoultrie County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE Lovington · Structure no. 070442800000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 5 over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 5 over Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 5 over Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 5 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 5 over Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 5 over Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 5 over Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.