US Bridges

TR 129 over So Fork Sang River

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · .25MI NE Kincaid · Structure no. 011334700000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
378 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 129 over So Fork Sang River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 129 over So Fork Sang River in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 378 ft (115.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 129
CrossesSo Fork Sang River
Location.25MI NE Kincaid
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.59711, -89.40565
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 129 over So Fork Sang River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 129 over So Fork Sang River 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 129 over So Fork Sang River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 129 over So Fork Sang River?

The structure is 378 ft (115.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 129 over So Fork Sang River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.