TR 221A over Big Creek
GoodCrawford County, Illinois · 1.6 MI NE Pierceburg · Structure no. 017352100000000
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 221A over Big Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 221A over Big Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 221A over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 221A over Big 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does TR 221A over Big Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR 221A over Big Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 221A over Big Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.