US Bridges

TR 118 over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Cass County, Illinois · 5.5 MI S Virginia · Structure no. 009351100000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 118 over Little Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 118 over Little Indian Creek in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 118
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location5.5 MI S Virginia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.87557, -90.19258
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
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 118 over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 118 over Little Indian 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 118 over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 118 over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 118 over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.