US Bridges

TR 128-N Karnak RD over Cache River

Fair

Pulaski County, Illinois · Pulaski/Johnson Coli · Structure no. 077313300000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 128-N Karnak RD over Cache River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 128-N Karnak RD over Cache River in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 128-N Karnak RD
CrossesCache River
LocationPulaski/Johnson Coli
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.307, -88.98421
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 128-N Karnak RD over Cache River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 128-N Karnak RD over Cache 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 128-N Karnak RD over Cache River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is TR 128-N Karnak RD over Cache River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 128-N Karnak RD over Cache River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.