US Bridges

TR 128 over Spoon Creek

Poor

Morgan County, Illinois · 2 MI W Woodson · Structure no. 069500800000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 128 over Spoon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 128 over Spoon Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 128
CrossesSpoon Creek
Location2 MI W Woodson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.63261, -90.26808
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 128 over Spoon Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 128 over Spoon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does TR 128 over Spoon Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 128 over Spoon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns TR 128 over Spoon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.