US Bridges

TR-142 Mt.Sterling over Trib. to Crenshaw CR

Good

Massac County, Illinois · 4 MI E of Brookport · Structure no. 064315200000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-142 Mt.Sterling over Trib. to Crenshaw CR is a concrete culvert carrying TR-142 Mt.Sterling over Trib. to Crenshaw CR in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-142 Mt.Sterling
CrossesTrib. to Crenshaw CR
Location4 MI E of Brookport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMassac County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.14099, -88.5471
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-142 Mt.Sterling over Trib. to Crenshaw CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-142 Mt.Sterling over Trib. to Crenshaw CR 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR-142 Mt.Sterling over Trib. to Crenshaw CR carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR-142 Mt.Sterling over Trib. to Crenshaw CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR-142 Mt.Sterling over Trib. to Crenshaw CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.