TR 176 over Plum Creek
FairRandolph County, Illinois · 1/2 MI NW Sparta · Structure no. 079413200000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 176 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 176 over Plum Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 176 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 176 over Plum 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 176 over Plum Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 176 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 176 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.