TR-324 over Contrary Creek
PoorHamilton County, Illinois · 2 MI S Dale · Structure no. 033310700000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-324 over Contrary Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-324 over Contrary Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-324 over Contrary Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-324 over Contrary 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR-324 over Contrary Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR-324 over Contrary Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns TR-324 over Contrary Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.