US Bridges

TR 174 a over Little Beaucoup Crk

Fair

Perry County, Illinois · 0.3 MI W FAS 1821 · Structure no. 073317900000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 174 a over Little Beaucoup Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 174 a over Little Beaucoup Crk in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 174 a
CrossesLittle Beaucoup Crk
Location0.3 MI W FAS 1821
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.13133, -89.34776
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 174 a over Little Beaucoup Crk built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 174 a over Little Beaucoup Crk 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 174 a over Little Beaucoup Crk carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is TR 174 a over Little Beaucoup Crk?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 174 a over Little Beaucoup Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.