TR 142 over Whitley Creek
PoorMoultrie County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E of Bruce · Structure no. 070480100000000
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 142 over Whitley Creek is a concrete other carrying TR 142 over Whitley Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 142 over Whitley Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 142 over Whitley 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 142 over Whitley Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR 142 over Whitley Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns TR 142 over Whitley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.