US Bridges

TR 154A over Buck Creek

Good

Clay County, Illinois · 4 Mi. SW Louisville · Structure no. 013325100000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 154A over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 154A over Buck Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 154A
CrossesBuck Creek
Location4 Mi. SW Louisville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.74707, -88.55505
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 154A over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 154A over Buck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 154A over Buck Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR 154A over Buck Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 154A over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.