TR 111A over Sharps Creek
FairChristian County, Illinois · Sharpsburg · Structure no. 011503400000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 111A over Sharps Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 111A over Sharps Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. 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 111A over Sharps Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 111A over Sharps 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 111A over Sharps Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR 111A over Sharps Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 111A over Sharps Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.