TR 213A over Little Galum Creek
FairPerry County, Illinois · 3 MI West Ill Rt 13 · Structure no. 073312100000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 213A over Little Galum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 213A over Little Galum Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 213A over Little Galum Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is TR 213A over Little Galum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 213A over Little Galum Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 213A over Little Galum Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 213A over Little Galum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.