TR 56 over Pope Creek
GoodKnox County, Illinois · SW-2-T13NR1E · Structure no. 048323200000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 56 over Pope Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 56 over Pope Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 56 over Pope Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 56 over Pope 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 56 over Pope Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is TR 56 over Pope Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 56 over Pope Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.