TR-128 (goldeneye over Buck Creek
PoorClay County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SE Oskaloosa · Structure no. 013306200000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-128 (goldeneye over Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-128 (goldeneye over Buck Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-128 (goldeneye over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-128 (goldeneye over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does TR-128 (goldeneye over Buck Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-128 (goldeneye over Buck Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns TR-128 (goldeneye over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.