US Bridges

TR 43 over Goose Creek

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW of Deland · Structure no. 074322800000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 43 over Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 43 over Goose Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 43
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of Deland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.14216, -88.6731
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 43 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 43 over Goose 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does TR 43 over Goose Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 43 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 43 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.