TR 214A over Long Creek
FairHancock County, Illinois · 3.7 NE Carthage · Structure no. 034382700000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 214A over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 214A over Long Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 214A over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 214A over Long 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 214A over Long Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is TR 214A over Long Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 214A over Long Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.