TR-129 over Apple Creek
GoodGreene County, Illinois · 4 MI SE White Hall · Structure no. 031503200000000
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-129 over Apple Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-129 over Apple Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 135 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-129 over Apple Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is TR-129 over Apple 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR-129 over Apple Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR-129 over Apple Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-129 over Apple Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.