US Bridges

TR 57 over Drury Creek

Good

Union County, Illinois · 0.05 MI E of Ch 1 · Structure no. 091313100000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 57 over Drury Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 57 over Drury Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTR 57
CrossesDrury Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Ch 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.55881, -89.21099
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 TR 57 over Drury Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 57 over Drury 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 2021.

How much traffic does TR 57 over Drury Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 57 over Drury Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 57 over Drury Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.