TR 163 over Hickory Creek
PoorBureau County, Illinois · 1 MI SW of Manlius · Structure no. 006421500000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 163 over Hickory Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 163 over Hickory Creek in Bureau 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 163 over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 163 over Hickory 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 163 over Hickory Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is TR 163 over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 163 over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.