US Bridges

TR-178 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Clay County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Flora · Structure no. 013321500000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-178 over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-178 over Raccoon Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR-178
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location2.5 MI SW Flora
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.63761, -88.5272
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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-178 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-178 over Raccoon 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does TR-178 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR-178 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-178 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.