US Bridges

TR 207 over Creek

Poor

White County, Illinois · 4.5 MI S Phillipstow · Structure no. 097323400000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 207 over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 207 over Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 207
CrossesCreek
Location4.5 MI S Phillipstow
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.07652, -88.01694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 207 over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 207 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 207 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is TR 207 over Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 207 over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.