US Bridges

TR 68 over Horse Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Illinois · TR68 over Horse Crk · Structure no. 079437300000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 68 over Horse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 68 over Horse Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 68
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationTR68 over Horse Crk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.11229, -89.93678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 68 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 68 over Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 68 over Horse Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR 68 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 68 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.