US Bridges

TR-106 over Buck Creek

Fair

Clay County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Oskaloosa · Structure no. 013501000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-106 over Buck Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR-106 over Buck Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-106
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2.5 MI E Oskaloosa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.75812, -88.60153
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-106 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-106 over Buck Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does TR-106 over Buck Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR-106 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns TR-106 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.