TR 178 over Deer Creek
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 2 MI NE of Hindsboro · Structure no. 021473100000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 178 over Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 178 over Deer Creek in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 178 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 178 over Deer 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 2021.
How much traffic does TR 178 over Deer Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 178 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 178 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.