US Bridges

TR 158 over Salt Creek

Good

Logan County, Illinois · 5 S 1 MI W Lincoln · Structure no. 054425300000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 158 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 158 over Salt Creek in Logan 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 158
CrossesSalt Creek
Location5 S 1 MI W Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.06866, -89.37169
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 158 over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 158 over Salt 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 158 over Salt Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is TR 158 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns TR 158 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.