Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Lost Creek
PoorTazewell County, Illinois · SW-29-T24NR4W · Structure no. 090309200000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Lost Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Lost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Lost Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.