TR 323 over Mitchell Creek
FairShelby County, Illinois · 1.0 MI S Lakewood · Structure no. 087341000000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 323 over Mitchell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 323 over Mitchell Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 323 over Mitchell Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 323 over Mitchell 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 323 over Mitchell Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 323 over Mitchell Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 323 over Mitchell Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.