TR 78A over Quarrel Creek
GoodPope County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N. RTE 146 · Structure no. 076308900000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 78A over Quarrel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 78A over Quarrel Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 78A over Quarrel Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 78A over Quarrel 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 78A over Quarrel Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 78A over Quarrel Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 78A over Quarrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.