TR 161 over Chicken Creek
GoodPerry County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Ill 13&127 · Structure no. 073500400000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 161 over Chicken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 161 over Chicken Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 105 years old, older 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 161 over Chicken Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is TR 161 over Chicken 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 161 over Chicken Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is TR 161 over Chicken Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 161 over Chicken Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.