TR 196 a over Locust Creek
GoodChristian County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Owaneco · Structure no. 011342400000000
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 196 a over Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 196 a over Locust Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 196 a over Locust Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 196 a over Locust Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does TR 196 a over Locust Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR 196 a over Locust Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 196 a over Locust Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.