US Bridges

TR 131 over Asa Creek

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Sullivan · Structure no. 070472300000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 131 over Asa Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 131 over Asa Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesTR 131
CrossesAsa Creek
Location1.5 MI S Sullivan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.57893, -88.59604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2020)
Projected traffic604 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 131 over Asa Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 131 over Asa 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 131 over Asa Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 131 over Asa Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 131 over Asa Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.