US Bridges

TR 17 over Crabapple Creek

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 1.6 MI NW Arthur · Structure no. 070452100000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 17 over Crabapple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 17 over Crabapple Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 17
CrossesCrabapple Creek
Location1.6 MI NW Arthur
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.73922, -88.47747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 17 over Crabapple Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 17 over Crabapple Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 17 over Crabapple Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 17 over Crabapple Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 17 over Crabapple Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.