US Bridges

TR 174 over Hallenbach Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 2000 East 2000 North · Structure no. 102501000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 174 over Hallenbach Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 174 over Hallenbach Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 174
CrossesHallenbach Creek
Location2000 East 2000 North
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.87985, -89.15989
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 174 over Hallenbach Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 174 over Hallenbach 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 174 over Hallenbach Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 174 over Hallenbach Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns TR 174 over Hallenbach Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.