TR 198/LADUE Road over Coles Creek
PoorPosted for loadClinton County, Illinois · .5 MI S. East Fork T · Structure no. 014309800000000
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 198/LADUE Road over Coles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 198/LADUE Road over Coles Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 124 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 198/LADUE Road over Coles Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is TR 198/LADUE Road over Coles 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 2025.
How much traffic does TR 198/LADUE Road over Coles Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 198/LADUE Road over Coles Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR 198/LADUE Road over Coles Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.