US Bridges

Morris Mill RD-TR9 over Crane Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · SW-17-T22NR4W · Structure no. 090322200000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Mill RD-TR9 over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morris Mill RD-TR9 over Crane Creek in Tazewell 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorris Mill RD-TR9
CrossesCrane Creek
LocationSW-17-T22NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.35381, -89.58494
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Morris Mill RD-TR9 over Crane Creek built?

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

What condition is Morris Mill RD-TR9 over Crane 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Morris Mill RD-TR9 over Crane Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Morris Mill RD-TR9 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Mill RD-TR9 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.