US Bridges

TR 126 over Lakefork Drainage

Poor

Piatt County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SE Bement · Structure no. 074308600000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 126 over Lakefork Drainage is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 126 over Lakefork Drainage in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 126
CrossesLakefork Drainage
Location3.0 MI SE Bement
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.87626, -88.51861
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 over Lakefork Drainage built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 126 over Lakefork Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 126 over Lakefork Drainage carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 126 over Lakefork Drainage?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 126 over Lakefork Drainage?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.