US Bridges

TR 168 a over Kickapoo Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3 MI Wsw Heyworth · Structure no. 057552200000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 168 a over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 168 a over Kickapoo Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 168 a
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location3 MI Wsw Heyworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.2969, -89.03513
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 168 a over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 168 a over Kickapoo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 168 a over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is TR 168 a over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 168 a over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.