TR-159 over TR1B Ramsey Creek
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Ramsey · Structure no. 026329500000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-159 over TR1B Ramsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-159 over TR1B Ramsey Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-159 over TR1B Ramsey Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-159 over TR1B Ramsey 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR-159 over TR1B Ramsey Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR-159 over TR1B Ramsey Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR-159 over TR1B Ramsey Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.