US Bridges

TR 97 over Trib Camp Creek

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SE White Heat · Structure no. 074322200000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 97 over Trib Camp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 97 over Trib Camp Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesTR 97
CrossesTrib Camp Creek
Location2.5 MI SE White Heat
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.0548, -88.48518
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 97 over Trib Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 97 over Trib Camp 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 97 over Trib Camp Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 97 over Trib Camp Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 97 over Trib Camp Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.