TR-137 over Bennett Creek
GoodCrawford County, Illinois · 2 Mi. NW Robinson · Structure no. 017392200000000
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-137 over Bennett Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying TR-137 over Bennett Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-137 over Bennett Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-137 over Bennett 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does TR-137 over Bennett Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR-137 over Bennett Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns TR-137 over Bennett Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.