TR-401 over Bear Creek
FairWhite County, Illinois · 4 MI S Norris City · Structure no. 097321200000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-401 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-401 over Bear Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-401 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-401 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR-401 over Bear Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is TR-401 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-401 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.