US Bridges

TR-139 over Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Trimble · Structure no. 017500900000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-139 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR-139 over Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR-139
CrossesCreek
Location2 MI SW Trimble
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.04122, -87.71231
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-139 over Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-139 over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does TR-139 over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR-139 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns TR-139 over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.