TR 157A Clanahan R over Bay Creek
FairPope County, Illinois · SW1/4 SEC15 T14S R6E · Structure no. 076305200000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 157A Clanahan R over Bay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 157A Clanahan R over Bay Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 157A Clanahan R over Bay Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 157A Clanahan R over Bay 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does TR 157A Clanahan R over Bay Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is TR 157A Clanahan R over Bay Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 157A Clanahan R over Bay Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.