US Bridges

N Tolle Lane TR384 over Panther Fork Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 5 MI E of Dix · Structure no. 041375600000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Tolle Lane TR384 over Panther Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Tolle Lane TR384 over Panther Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN Tolle Lane TR384
CrossesPanther Fork Creek
Location5 MI E of Dix
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.46284, -88.84784
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N Tolle Lane TR384 over Panther Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Tolle Lane TR384 over Panther 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 2023.

How much traffic does N Tolle Lane TR384 over Panther Fork Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N Tolle Lane TR384 over Panther Fork Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N Tolle Lane TR384 over Panther Fork Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.