US Bridges

TR 5A Sec 26G over Harris Creek

Good

Hardin County, Illinois · 2.25 MI W ST RTE 1 · Structure no. 035300100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 5A Sec 26G over Harris Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 5A Sec 26G over Harris Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTR 5A Sec 26G
CrossesHarris Creek
Location2.25 MI W ST RTE 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.57238, -88.2314
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 5A Sec 26G over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 5A Sec 26G over Harris 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 5A Sec 26G over Harris Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is TR 5A Sec 26G over Harris Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 5A Sec 26G over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.