TR 189 over Clear Creek
PoorChristian County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S Sicily · Structure no. 011502900000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 189 over Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 189 over Clear Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 189 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 189 over Clear 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 189 over Clear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is TR 189 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 189 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.