US Bridges

TR 347 10.25S over South Lick Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SE of Loami · Structure no. 084315500000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 347 10.25S over South Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 347 10.25S over South Lick Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 347 10.25S
CrossesSouth Lick Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of Loami
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.64945, -89.83053
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 347 10.25S over South Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 347 10.25S over South Lick 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 347 10.25S over South Lick Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 347 10.25S over South Lick Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 347 10.25S over South Lick Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.