TR-188 over Brushy Fork Creek
GoodLawrence County, Illinois · 1 MI SE Birds · Structure no. 051325200000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-188 over Brushy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-188 over Brushy Fork Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-188 over Brushy Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-188 over Brushy 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does TR-188 over Brushy Fork Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-188 over Brushy Fork Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-188 over Brushy Fork Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.