US Bridges

TR 45 over Grand Pierre Creek

Good

Pope County, Illinois · Sec 9 T12S R7E · Structure no. 076307100000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 45 over Grand Pierre Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 45 over Grand Pierre Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 45
CrossesGrand Pierre Creek
LocationSec 9 T12S R7E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.48982, -88.43902
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks24%
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 45 over Grand Pierre Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 45 over Grand Pierre 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does TR 45 over Grand Pierre Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is TR 45 over Grand Pierre Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 45 over Grand Pierre Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.