US Bridges

TR 173 over Funks Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 7.0 Wsw Carlock · Structure no. 057402200000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 173 over Funks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 173 over Funks Creek in McLean 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 173
CrossesFunks Creek
Location7.0 Wsw Carlock
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.56433, -89.2591
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 173 over Funks Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 173 over Funks 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 173 over Funks Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is TR 173 over Funks Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns TR 173 over Funks Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.