US Bridges

TR-125 over Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 5 MI N Mt Vernon · Structure no. 041503300000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-125 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-125 over Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR-125
CrossesCreek
Location5 MI N Mt Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.40277, -88.89756
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks17%
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-125 over Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-125 over 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-125 over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is TR-125 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns TR-125 over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.