TR 159 over Blue Grass Creek
GoodClark County, Illinois · 2.8 MI N Martinsvill · Structure no. 012331400000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 159 over Blue Grass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 159 over Blue Grass Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 159 over Blue Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 159 over Blue Grass 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 2022.
How much traffic does TR 159 over Blue Grass Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 159 over Blue Grass Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 159 over Blue Grass Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.