TR 138 over Gravel Creek
FairRandolph County, Illinois · TR 138 Ovrgravel Crk · Structure no. 079424000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 138 over Gravel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 138 over Gravel Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 138 over Gravel Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 138 over Gravel Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 138 over Gravel Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 138 over Gravel Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 138 over Gravel Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.