TR 144 over South Fork
FairColes County, Illinois · 3 MI SE of Lerna · Structure no. 015330700000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 144 over South Fork is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 144 over South Fork in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 144 over South Fork built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 144 over South Fork 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 2025.
How much traffic does TR 144 over South Fork carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 144 over South Fork?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 144 over South Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.