TR 46 over Sow Creek
FairPulaski County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Villa Ridge · Structure no. 077311000000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 46 over Sow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 46 over Sow Creek in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 46 over Sow Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 46 over Sow 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 46 over Sow Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is TR 46 over Sow Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 46 over Sow Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.