US Bridges

TR 109 over Little Cache Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Illinois · S 1/2 SEC22 T12S R3E · Structure no. 044305600000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 109 over Little Cache Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 109 over Little Cache Creek in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesTR 109
CrossesLittle Cache Creek
LocationS 1/2 SEC22 T12S R3E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.4546, -88.86586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic158 by 2046
Trucks21%
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 109 over Little Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 109 over Little Cache Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 109 over Little Cache Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is TR 109 over Little Cache Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 109 over Little Cache Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.