US Bridges

TR-185 over Little Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Stoy · Structure no. 017374200000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-185 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR-185 over Little Creek in Crawford 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR-185
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.5 MI S Stoy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.9828, -87.83084
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-185 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-185 over Little 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does TR-185 over Little Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR-185 over Little Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR-185 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.