TR 63 over Galum Creek
GoodPerry County, Illinois · 2 MI SW of Swanwick · Structure no. 073314800000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 63 over Galum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 63 over Galum Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 63 over Galum Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 63 over Galum Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does TR 63 over Galum Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is TR 63 over Galum Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 63 over Galum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.