US Bridges

TR 207 over Lake Fork Creek

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · 1 E 3 MI N Cornland · Structure no. 054461300000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 207 over Lake Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 207 over Lake Fork Creek in Logan 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 207
CrossesLake Fork Creek
Location1 E 3 MI N Cornland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.98258, -89.3854
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 207 over Lake Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 207 over Lake Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 207 over Lake Fork Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 207 over Lake Fork Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 207 over Lake Fork Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.