US Bridges

TR 103 over Horse Creek

Good

Randolph County, Illinois · 1.75 E. of Ruma · Structure no. 079435500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 103 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 103 over Horse Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 103
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.75 E. of Ruma
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.13445, -89.95561
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 103 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 103 over Horse 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 103 over Horse Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is TR 103 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 103 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.