US Bridges

TR 437 over Becks Creek

Good

Shelby County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NW Herrick · Structure no. 087354600000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 437 over Becks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 437 over Becks Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 437
CrossesBecks Creek
Location2.5 MI NW Herrick
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.23274, -89.01949
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 437 over Becks Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 437 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 437 over Becks Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 437 over Becks Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 437 over Becks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.