US Bridges

TR 233-CUDGETOWN R over Panther Creek

Good

Perry County, Illinois · NE Sec 8 T6S R2W · Structure no. 073316500000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 233-CUDGETOWN R over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 233-CUDGETOWN R over Panther Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTR 233-CUDGETOWN R
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationNE Sec 8 T6S R2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.02338, -89.33397
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 233-CUDGETOWN R over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 233-CUDGETOWN R over Panther 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 233-CUDGETOWN R over Panther Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is TR 233-CUDGETOWN R over Panther Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 233-CUDGETOWN R over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.