TR 189 over Little Galum Creek
FairPerry County, Illinois · 2.8 MI E FAS 1823 · Structure no. 073312600000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 189 over Little Galum Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying TR 189 over Little Galum Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 189 over Little Galum Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 189 over Little Galum 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 189 over Little Galum Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 189 over Little Galum Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 189 over Little Galum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.