Ch 17 over Tar Hollow Creek
GoodGreene County, Illinois · 1.5 M NE Spanky · Structure no. 031524900000000
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 17 over Tar Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 17 over Tar Hollow Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 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 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 17 over Tar Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 17 over Tar Hollow 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 17 over Tar Hollow Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Ch 17 over Tar Hollow Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 17 over Tar Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.