US Bridges

TR 1 Mont. Co. over Horse Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 4.5 MI SE Divernon · Structure no. 084322300000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 1 Mont. Co. over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 1 Mont. Co. over Horse Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 1 Mont. Co.
CrossesHorse Creek
Location4.5 MI SE Divernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.52457, -89.56184
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1 Mont. Co. over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 1 Mont. Co. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 1 Mont. Co. over Horse Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR 1 Mont. Co. over Horse Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 1 Mont. Co. over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.