US Bridges

TR 184A/CREEK RD over Lost Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · 1140 N Creek RD · Structure no. 014404100000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 184A/CREEK RD over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 184A/CREEK RD over Lost Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesTR 184A/CREEK RD
CrossesLost Creek
Location1140 N Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.58708, -89.25394
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic83 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 184A/CREEK RD over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 184A/CREEK RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 184A/CREEK RD over Lost Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 184A/CREEK RD over Lost Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 184A/CREEK RD over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.