TR7B-BUTTER Ridge over Big Creek
PoorPulaski County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE Ullin · Structure no. 077312800000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR7B-BUTTER Ridge over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR7B-BUTTER Ridge over Big Creek in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 TR7B-BUTTER Ridge over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR7B-BUTTER Ridge over Big 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR7B-BUTTER Ridge over Big Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is TR7B-BUTTER Ridge over Big Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR7B-BUTTER Ridge over Big Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.