US Bridges

TR 189 a over Chicken CR

Good

Perry County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W of Ill 13 · Structure no. 073500700000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 189 a over Chicken CR is a concrete culvert carrying TR 189 a over Chicken CR 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 189 a
CrossesChicken CR
Location0.5 MI W of Ill 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.05449, -89.39025
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 189 a over Chicken CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 189 a over Chicken CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 189 a over Chicken CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is TR 189 a over Chicken CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 189 a over Chicken CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.