TR-174 over Opossum Creek
GoodHamilton County, Illinois · 3.5 MI NW Mcleansbor · Structure no. 033319700000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-174 over Opossum Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-174 over Opossum Creek in Hamilton 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 TR-174 over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-174 over Opossum 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does TR-174 over Opossum Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR-174 over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-174 over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.