TR-159A over Casey Fork Creek
GoodJefferson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Mt Vernon · Structure no. 041363900000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-159A over Casey Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-159A over Casey Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-159A over Casey Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-159A over Casey Fork 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 2022.
How much traffic does TR-159A over Casey Fork Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR-159A over Casey Fork Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR-159A over Casey Fork Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.