US Bridges

TR 183 over Little Crooked Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3.5 MI NW Cooksville · Structure no. 057351600000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 183 over Little Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 183 over Little Crooked Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 183
CrossesLittle Crooked Creek
Location3.5 MI NW Cooksville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.5597, -88.78069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 183 over Little Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 183 over Little Crooked 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 183 over Little Crooked Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is TR 183 over Little Crooked Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 183 over Little Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.