TR 183A over Pope Creek
PoorMercer County, Illinois · CTR-26-T14NR2W · Structure no. 066470400000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 183A over Pope Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 183A over Pope Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 183A over Pope Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 183A over Pope Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does TR 183A over Pope Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is TR 183A over Pope Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 183A over Pope Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.