TR-178 over Buck Creek
GoodClay County, Illinois · 3 MI NW Flora · Structure no. 013500900000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-178 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-178 over Buck Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 116 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-178 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is TR-178 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does TR-178 over Buck Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR-178 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-178 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.