US Bridges

TR 131 over Max Creek

Good

Johnson County, Illinois · NW1/4 SEC28 T12S R4E · Structure no. 044307500000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 131 over Max Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 131 over Max Creek in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 131
CrossesMax Creek
LocationNW1/4 SEC28 T12S R4E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.44716, -88.7764
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic79 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 131 over Max Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 131 over Max 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 131 over Max Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 131 over Max Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 131 over Max Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.