US Bridges

TR-131 over Bear Creek

Fair

Greene County, Illinois · 4 M NW Greenfield · Structure no. 031503900000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-131 over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-131 over Bear Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-131
CrossesBear Creek
Location4 M NW Greenfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.40096, -90.23577
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-131 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-131 over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does TR-131 over Bear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR-131 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR-131 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.