US Bridges

TR 181 over Clear Creek

Good

Christian County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Tovey · Structure no. 011335300000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 181 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 181 over Clear Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 181
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.5 MI SW Tovey
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.55348, -89.47272
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks20%
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 181 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 181 over Clear 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 181 over Clear Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR 181 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 181 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.