US Bridges

TR 187 over Lick Creek

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · 0.24 MI E of TR 185 · Structure no. 059357500000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 187 over Lick Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 187 over Lick Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 187
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.24 MI E of TR 185
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacoupin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.32599, -89.99005
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 187 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 187 over Lick 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 187 over Lick Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is TR 187 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns TR 187 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.