US Bridges

TR-149 over Trib Big Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 3 MI NW Mcleansboro · Structure no. 033330500000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-149 over Trib Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-149 over Trib Big Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR-149
CrossesTrib Big Creek
Location3 MI NW Mcleansboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.13227, -88.54652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-149 over Trib Big Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-149 over Trib Big 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 TR-149 over Trib Big Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is TR-149 over Trib Big Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-149 over Trib Big Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.