US Bridges

TR 193/HUGO Road over Lost Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · 1 MI West Sand Pit · Structure no. 014401900000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 193/HUGO Road over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 193/HUGO Road over Lost Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 193/HUGO Road
CrossesLost Creek
Location1 MI West Sand Pit
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.55191, -89.29934
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 193/HUGO Road over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 193/HUGO Road over Lost Creek 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 193/HUGO Road over Lost Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 193/HUGO Road over Lost Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 193/HUGO Road over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.