US Bridges

TR-332 over Creek

Fair

White County, Illinois · 1 MI NW Crossville · Structure no. 097312100000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-332 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-332 over Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-332
CrossesCreek
Location1 MI NW Crossville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.18347, -88.08643
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$139,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-332 over Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-332 over Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR-332 over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR-332 over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns TR-332 over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.