TR 174 over Cassel Creek
FairColes County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NW Charleston · Structure no. 015339800000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 174 over Cassel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 174 over Cassel Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 28 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 174 over Cassel Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 174 over Cassel 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 174 over Cassel Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR 174 over Cassel Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 174 over Cassel Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.