US Bridges

TR 158 / N 1200th over Big Creek

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NE Bell Ridge · Structure no. 023533100000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 158 / N 1200th over Big Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 158 / N 1200th over Big Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 158 / N 1200th
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.5 MI NE Bell Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.51717, -87.7378
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 158 / N 1200th over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 158 / N 1200th over Big 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 158 / N 1200th over Big Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 158 / N 1200th over Big Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 158 / N 1200th over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.