US Bridges

TR 160 over Little Piasa Creek

Good

Jersey County, Illinois · 0.6 M NW Brighton · Structure no. 042401300000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 160 over Little Piasa Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 160 over Little Piasa Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 160
CrossesLittle Piasa Creek
Location0.6 M NW Brighton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.05124, -90.16147
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 TR 160 over Little Piasa Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 160 over Little Piasa 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 TR 160 over Little Piasa Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 160 over Little Piasa Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns TR 160 over Little Piasa Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.