TR 81 over Hog Thief Creek
GoodHardin County, Illinois · 4 MI NE E Town · Structure no. 035303500000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 81 over Hog Thief Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 81 over Hog Thief Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 81 over Hog Thief Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 81 over Hog Thief 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does TR 81 over Hog Thief Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 81 over Hog Thief Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 81 over Hog Thief Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.