TR 188 over Pope Creek
GoodMercer County, Illinois · SE-35-T14NR3W · Structure no. 066481100000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 188 over Pope Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 188 over Pope Creek in Mercer 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 188 over Pope Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 188 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does TR 188 over Pope Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is TR 188 over Pope Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 188 over Pope Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.