TR 161 over North Creek
FairKnox County, Illinois · SW-6-T11NR3E · Structure no. 048332800000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 161 over North Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 161 over North Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 161 over North Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 161 over North 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 161 over North Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is TR 161 over North Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 161 over North Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.