TR 196A over Cotton Creek
FairChristian County, Illinois · 4 MI W Rosamond · Structure no. 011501900000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 196A over Cotton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 196A over Cotton Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 196A over Cotton Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 196A over Cotton 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 196A over Cotton Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.
How long is TR 196A over Cotton Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns TR 196A over Cotton Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.