TR 196 over Toole Creek
FairChristian County, Illinois · 2MI NW Owaneco · Structure no. 011315200000000
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 196 over Toole Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 196 over Toole Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 106 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 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 196 over Toole Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is TR 196 over Toole 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 196 over Toole Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 196 over Toole Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 196 over Toole Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.