US Bridges

Lunch Rd/ TR 122 over Douglas Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.2 MI S. Schmidt RD · Structure no. 082405400000000

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lunch Rd/ TR 122 over Douglas Creek is a concrete other carrying Lunch Rd/ TR 122 over Douglas Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLunch Rd/ TR 122
CrossesDouglas Creek
Location0.2 MI S. Schmidt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.44368, -89.99684
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lunch Rd/ TR 122 over Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lunch Rd/ TR 122 over Douglas 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lunch Rd/ TR 122 over Douglas Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lunch Rd/ TR 122 over Douglas Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lunch Rd/ TR 122 over Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.