US Bridges

TR 171 over Trib Skillet Fork

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 2 MI Sse Forbes SP · Structure no. 061502000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 171 over Trib Skillet Fork is a concrete culvert carrying TR 171 over Trib Skillet Fork in Marion 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 171
CrossesTrib Skillet Fork
Location2 MI Sse Forbes SP
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.6752, -88.72298
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 171 over Trib Skillet Fork built?

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

What condition is TR 171 over Trib Skillet Fork 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 171 over Trib Skillet Fork carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR 171 over Trib Skillet Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns TR 171 over Trib Skillet Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.