TR 179 over Hurricane Creek
GoodClay County, Illinois · 3 Mi. S Wendelin · Structure no. 013325200000000
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 179 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 179 over Hurricane Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 179 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 179 over Hurricane 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 2021.
How much traffic does TR 179 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 179 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 179 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.