TR-175 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadWabash County, Illinois · 1 MI N Cowling · Structure no. 093307300000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-175 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-175 over Creek in Wabash County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-175 over Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-175 over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR-175 over Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-175 over Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns TR-175 over Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.