TR-118 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadEffingham County, Illinois · 2 MI S Mason · Structure no. 025308300000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-118 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-118 over Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 3 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-118 over Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-118 over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR-118 over Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR-118 over Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns TR-118 over Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.