US Bridges

TR 132 a over Willow Creek

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 2 MI S of Neadmore · Structure no. 012330800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 132 a over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 132 a over Willow Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 132 a
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2 MI S of Neadmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.22108, -87.85784
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 132 a over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 132 a over Willow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 132 a over Willow Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 132 a over Willow Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 132 a over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.