TR 556 a over Salt Creek
GoodMcLean County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NW Bellflower · Structure no. 057333000000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 556 a over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 556 a over Salt Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 556 a over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 556 a over Salt 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 556 a over Salt Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 556 a over Salt Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns TR 556 a over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.