TR-589 over Four Mile Creek
PoorWayne County, Illinois · 2MI SW of Wayne City · Structure no. 096331900000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-589 over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-589 over Four Mile Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 TR-589 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-589 over Four Mile 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 TR-589 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR-589 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-589 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.