TR 180 over Short Creek
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Illinois · 3 MI Nne of Carthage · Structure no. 034380800000000
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 180 over Short Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 180 over Short Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 180 over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 180 over Short 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 180 over Short Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR 180 over Short Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 180 over Short Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.