US Bridges

TR 46 over Waggoner Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Illinois · 3 MI N of Hamilton · Structure no. 034460000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 46 over Waggoner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 46 over Waggoner Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 46
CrossesWaggoner Creek
Location3 MI N of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.4498, -91.32899
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 46 over Waggoner Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 46 over Waggoner 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 2025.

How much traffic does TR 46 over Waggoner Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 46 over Waggoner Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns TR 46 over Waggoner Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.