US Bridges

TR 14 over Little Saline River

Fair

Pope County, Illinois · 2 MI S of Stonefort · Structure no. 076304300000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 14 over Little Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 14 over Little Saline River in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 14
CrossesLittle Saline River
Location2 MI S of Stonefort
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPope County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.58861, -88.69808
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks36%
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 14 over Little Saline River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 14 over Little Saline River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 14 over Little Saline River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is TR 14 over Little Saline River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 14 over Little Saline River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.