TR184 Carbon Hill over Claypool Drain Ditch
PoorGrundy County, Illinois · .55 MI S Whitetie RD · Structure no. 032465600000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR184 Carbon Hill over Claypool Drain Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR184 Carbon Hill over Claypool Drain Ditch in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3 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.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 TR184 Carbon Hill over Claypool Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR184 Carbon Hill over Claypool Drain Ditch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does TR184 Carbon Hill over Claypool Drain Ditch carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is TR184 Carbon Hill over Claypool Drain Ditch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR184 Carbon Hill over Claypool Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.