US Bridges

TR 184/CREEK Road over Prairie Ck Branch

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · 3 MI W Shattuc · Structure no. 014308700000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 184/CREEK Road over Prairie Ck Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 184/CREEK Road over Prairie Ck Branch in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 184/CREEK Road
CrossesPrairie Ck Branch
Location3 MI W Shattuc
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.60966, -89.25376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic28 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 184/CREEK Road over Prairie Ck Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 184/CREEK Road over Prairie Ck Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 184/CREEK Road over Prairie Ck Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 184/CREEK Road over Prairie Ck Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 184/CREEK Road over Prairie Ck Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.