US Bridges

TR 126 (TH-S48) over Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Illinois · T29N-R1W-3PM Sec 23 · Structure no. 062474200000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 126 (TH-S48) over Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 126 (TH-S48) over Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 126 (TH-S48)
CrossesCreek
LocationT29N-R1W-3PM Sec 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.95575, -89.19015
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 126 (TH-S48) over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 126 (TH-S48) over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 126 (TH-S48) over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is TR 126 (TH-S48) over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 126 (TH-S48) over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.