US Bridges

TR 138 over Lake Fork Drain Dit

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · 3 MI SE Bement · Structure no. 074319000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 138 over Lake Fork Drain Dit is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 138 over Lake Fork Drain Dit in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesTR 138
CrossesLake Fork Drain Dit
Location3 MI SE Bement
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.89901, -88.5141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 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 138 over Lake Fork Drain Dit built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 138 over Lake Fork Drain Dit 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 138 over Lake Fork Drain Dit carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 138 over Lake Fork Drain Dit?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 138 over Lake Fork Drain Dit?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.