US Bridges

TR 199 over Lake Fork Ck. Trib.

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Elkhart · Structure no. 054465400000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 199 over Lake Fork Ck. Trib. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 199 over Lake Fork Ck. Trib. in Logan 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 199
CrossesLake Fork Ck. Trib.
Location2 MI SE Elkhart
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.9979, -89.42204
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2046
Trucks19%
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 199 over Lake Fork Ck. Trib. built?

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

What condition is TR 199 over Lake Fork Ck. Trib. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 199 over Lake Fork Ck. Trib. carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is TR 199 over Lake Fork Ck. Trib.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 199 over Lake Fork Ck. Trib.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.