US Bridges

TR 78 over Trib to Becks Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 6 MI Ssw Tower Hill · Structure no. 087350000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 78 over Trib to Becks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 78 over Trib to Becks Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long.

CarriesTR 78
CrossesTrib to Becks Creek
Location6 MI Ssw Tower Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.30494, -88.9869
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 78 over Trib to Becks Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 78 over Trib to Becks 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 78 over Trib to Becks Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 78 over Trib to Becks Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns TR 78 over Trib to Becks Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.