TR 44 over Pope Creek
GoodMercer County, Illinois · Ctr NW-8-T13NR4W · Structure no. 066441500000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 44 over Pope Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 44 over Pope Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 44 over Pope Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 44 over Pope 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does TR 44 over Pope Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is TR 44 over Pope Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns TR 44 over Pope Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.