US Bridges

TR 124A-PIERSON RD over Town Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · .1MI S CH5-FAS917 · Structure no. 039324100000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 124A-PIERSON RD over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 124A-PIERSON RD over Town Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 124A-PIERSON RD
CrossesTown Creek
Location.1MI S CH5-FAS917
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.73805, -89.41937
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 124A-PIERSON RD over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 124A-PIERSON RD over Town 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 124A-PIERSON RD over Town Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 124A-PIERSON RD over Town Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 124A-PIERSON RD over Town Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.