TR-176 over Big Creek
FairHamilton County, Illinois · 0.5 MI NE Delafield · Structure no. 033321300000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-176 over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-176 over Big Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-176 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-176 over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does TR-176 over Big Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is TR-176 over Big Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-176 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.