TR-74 over Dismal Creek
GoodClay County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Iola · Structure no. 013317600000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-74 over Dismal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-74 over Dismal Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-74 over Dismal Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-74 over Dismal 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-74 over Dismal Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR-74 over Dismal Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-74 over Dismal Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.