TR 77A over Drowning Fork Creek
FairMcDonough County, Illinois · NW-5-T6NR1W · Structure no. 055481500000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 77A over Drowning Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 77A over Drowning Fork Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 77A over Drowning Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 77A over Drowning Fork 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 77A over Drowning Fork Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 77A over Drowning Fork Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 77A over Drowning Fork Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.