US Bridges

TR 123A over Orchard Creek

Fair

Alexander County, Illinois · .4 M.S. of Thebes · Structure no. 002305400000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 123A over Orchard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 123A over Orchard Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 123A
CrossesOrchard Creek
Location.4 M.S. of Thebes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlexander County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.19886, -89.45171
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 123A over Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 123A over Orchard 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 123A over Orchard Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 123A over Orchard Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 123A over Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.