TR 344 over Little Creek
PoorHancock County, Illinois · 2.0 MI S Laharpe · Structure no. 034422300000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 344 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 344 over Little Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 344 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 344 over Little 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 344 over Little Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is TR 344 over Little Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 344 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.