TR 478 11E over Buckhart Creek
PoorSangamon County, Illinois · 4.5 E Rochester · Structure no. 084320500000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 478 11E over Buckhart Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 478 11E over Buckhart Creek in Sangamon 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 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 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 478 11E over Buckhart Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 478 11E over Buckhart 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 478 11E over Buckhart Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is TR 478 11E over Buckhart Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 478 11E over Buckhart Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.