TR 303 over Opossum Creek
FairShelby County, Illinois · 2.1 MI N Oconee · Structure no. 087338500000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 303 over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 303 over Opossum Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 303 over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 303 over Opossum 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 303 over Opossum Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 303 over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 303 over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.