TR 17 a over Greasy Creek
PoorColes County, Illinois · 2 MI NE of Rardin · Structure no. 015328800000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 17 a over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 17 a over Greasy Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 17 a over Greasy Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 17 a over Greasy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 17 a over Greasy Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 17 a over Greasy Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 17 a over Greasy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.