US Bridges

TR 74 over Crabapple Creek

Good

Coles County, Illinois · .5 MI S Dorans · Structure no. 015340600000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 74 over Crabapple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 74 over Crabapple Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 74
CrossesCrabapple Creek
Location.5 MI S Dorans
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.54765, -88.34118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 74 over Crabapple Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 74 over Crabapple 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 74 over Crabapple Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 74 over Crabapple Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 74 over Crabapple Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.