US Bridges

TR 126 over Crawford Creek

Good

Gallatin County, Illinois · 0.3 N of FAS 889 · Structure no. 030310200000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 126 over Crawford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 126 over Crawford Creek in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 126
CrossesCrawford Creek
Location0.3 N of FAS 889
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.80422, -88.2476
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 126 over Crawford Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 126 over Crawford 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 126 over Crawford Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is TR 126 over Crawford Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 126 over Crawford Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.