TR 38A over Sexton Creek
GoodAlexander County, Illinois · 2 MI NE of Gale · Structure no. 002304300000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 350 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 38A over Sexton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 38A over Sexton Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 38A over Sexton Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 38A over Sexton 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does TR 38A over Sexton Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 38A over Sexton Creek?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 38A over Sexton Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.