TR-179 over Trib Big Creek
GoodRichland County, Illinois · 2 MI N Calhoon · Structure no. 080314300000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-179 over Trib Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-179 over Trib Big Creek in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-179 over Trib Big Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-179 over Trib Big 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does TR-179 over Trib Big Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR-179 over Trib Big Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-179 over Trib Big Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.