US Bridges

TR-192 over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Greene County, Illinois · 4.9 MI SE Carrollton · Structure no. 031504900000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-192 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-192 over Little Bear Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR-192
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location4.9 MI SE Carrollton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.26149, -90.32854
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-192 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-192 over Little 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR-192 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR-192 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR-192 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.