TR 46 over Lake Fork Trib
FairChristian County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SE Assumption · Structure no. 087503800000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 46 over Lake Fork Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 46 over Lake Fork Trib in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 46 over Lake Fork Trib built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 46 over Lake Fork Trib 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 46 over Lake Fork Trib carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 46 over Lake Fork Trib?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns TR 46 over Lake Fork Trib?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.