US Bridges

TR 52 over Trib Mccraney Creek

Good

Pike County, Illinois · 2200N 1130E · Structure no. 075012600000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 52 over Trib Mccraney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 52 over Trib Mccraney Creek in Pike 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 8 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTR 52
CrossesTrib Mccraney Creek
Location2200N 1130E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.72928, -91.15865
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic87 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 52 over Trib Mccraney Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 52 over Trib Mccraney 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 52 over Trib Mccraney Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 52 over Trib Mccraney Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 52 over Trib Mccraney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.