US Bridges

TR 33 over Br Little Crooked CR

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 1.6 MI N New Minden · Structure no. 095303500000000

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 33 over Br Little Crooked CR is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 33 over Br Little Crooked CR in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 33
CrossesBr Little Crooked CR
Location1.6 MI N New Minden
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.45268, -89.37487
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic61 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 33 over Br Little Crooked CR built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 33 over Br Little Crooked CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 33 over Br Little Crooked CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR 33 over Br Little Crooked CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns TR 33 over Br Little Crooked CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.