Tr 17 over Henderson Creek
Henderson County, Illinois · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tr 17 over Henderson Creek in Henderson County, Illinois, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 78 of the 142 inventoried bridges in Henderson County rated fair (54.9%); 18 (12.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: deck 6 to 5, superstructure 6 to 5.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 124 ft |
| Location | Sw-12-t12nr4w |
| NBI structure number | 036413400000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Henderson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 34 over Miss Riv & Cri&p RR | 1994 | 10,800 | Fair |
| US 34 over Chinn St Gulfport | 1970 | 10,200 | Fair |
| US 34 over BNSF RR (079194E) | 1970 | 10,200 | Fair |
| US 34EB over Crystal Lk Dr Ditch | 1998 | 10,200 | Fair |
| US 34WB over Crystal Lk Dr Ditch | 1998 | 10,200 | Poor |
| US 34 over P.d. Creek | 2008 | 6,050 | Fair |
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