US Bridges

TR-171 over Creek

Good

Wabash County, Illinois · 3 MI SW Keensburg · Structure no. 093500400000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-171 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-171 over Creek in Wabash County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR-171
CrossesCreek
Location3 MI SW Keensburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.33411, -87.92146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-171 over Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-171 over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR-171 over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR-171 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns TR-171 over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.