TR 72 a over Becks Creek
GoodShelby County, Illinois · 3.9 MI SW Tower Hill · Structure no. 087350800000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 72 a over Becks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 72 a over Becks Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 72 a over Becks Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 72 a over Becks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 72 a over Becks Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR 72 a over Becks Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 72 a over Becks Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.