TR 4 over Whitley Creek
GoodColes County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Coles Sta · Structure no. 015336300000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 4 over Whitley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 4 over Whitley Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 4 over Whitley Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 4 over Whitley 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 4 over Whitley Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 4 over Whitley Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 4 over Whitley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.