US Bridges

TR 161 over Mill Creek

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 1.7 MI NW Clark Ctr · Structure no. 012328500000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 161 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 161 over Mill Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 161
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.7 MI NW Clark Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.3835, -87.78711
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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 161 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 161 over Mill 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does TR 161 over Mill Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 161 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 161 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.