TR 492 over Little Blue Creek
GoodPike County, Illinois · 1.2MI S Florence · Structure no. 075329200000000
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 492 over Little Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 492 over Little Blue Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 109 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 492 over Little Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is TR 492 over Little Blue 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does TR 492 over Little Blue Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 492 over Little Blue Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR 492 over Little Blue Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.