TR 198 over Buckhart Creek
FairChristian County, Illinois · 2 MI W Stonington · Structure no. 011330500000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 198 over Buckhart Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 198 over Buckhart Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 198 over Buckhart Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 198 over Buckhart 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 198 over Buckhart Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 198 over Buckhart Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 198 over Buckhart Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.