US Bridges

TR 189 over Hickory Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 4 MI SW of Manlius · Structure no. 006421700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 189 over Hickory Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying TR 189 over Hickory Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 189
CrossesHickory Creek
Location4 MI SW of Manlius
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.42342, -89.7149
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 189 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 189 over Hickory 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 189 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is TR 189 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 189 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.