TR 198 over Buck Creek
GoodClay County, Illinois · 2.8 MI N Flora · Structure no. 013322400000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 198 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 198 over Buck Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 198 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 198 over Buck 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 198 over Buck Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR 198 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 198 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.