TR 1A(LAKE Fork RD over Friends Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMacon County, Illinois · 5.3 MI N of Argenta · Structure no. 058320800000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 1A(LAKE Fork RD over Friends Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 1A(LAKE Fork RD over Friends Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 1A(LAKE Fork RD over Friends Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 1A(LAKE Fork RD over Friends Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 1A(LAKE Fork RD over Friends Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 1A(LAKE Fork RD over Friends Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR 1A(LAKE Fork RD over Friends Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.