US Bridges

TR 74 over Long Point Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

De Witt County, Illinois · 4.8 MI NW Wapella · Structure no. 020303900000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 74 over Long Point Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 74 over Long Point Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 74
CrossesLong Point Creek
Location4.8 MI NW Wapella
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.2639, -89.0297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 74 over Long Point Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 74 over Long Point Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does TR 74 over Long Point Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is TR 74 over Long Point Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns TR 74 over Long Point Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.