TR-173 over Creek
GoodEdwards County, Illinois · 1 MI SW Browns · Structure no. 024311300000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-173 over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-173 over Creek in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-173 over Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-173 over 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-173 over Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR-173 over Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-173 over Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.