TR 512 over Buckhorn Creek
PoorPike County, Illinois · 2.5 NE Pearl · Structure no. 075318200000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 512 over Buckhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 512 over Buckhorn Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 512 over Buckhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 512 over Buckhorn Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 512 over Buckhorn Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 512 over Buckhorn Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns TR 512 over Buckhorn Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.