TR 174 over E Fork of Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadEdgar County, Illinois · 2.8 MI NW of Oliver · Structure no. 023530100000000
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 174 over E Fork of Big Creek is a concrete other carrying TR 174 over E Fork of Big Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 174 over E Fork of Big Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 174 over E Fork of Big 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 174 over E Fork of Big Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 174 over E Fork of Big Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns TR 174 over E Fork of Big Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.