Township Road 197B over Galum Creek
FairPerry County, Illinois · 2.0 MI South FAP 837 · Structure no. 073313400000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 197B over Galum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 197B over Galum Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 197B over Galum Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road 197B over 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 Township Road 197B over Galum Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 197B over Galum Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 197B over Galum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.