US Bridges

Probst Rd/ TR 126 over Br. Richland Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.25 MI N Ill 156 · Structure no. 082407400000000

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Probst Rd/ TR 126 over Br. Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Probst Rd/ TR 126 over Br. Richland Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesProbst Rd/ TR 126
CrossesBr. Richland Creek
Location0.25 MI N Ill 156
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.32862, -89.97552
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks40%
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 Probst Rd/ TR 126 over Br. Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Probst Rd/ TR 126 over Br. Richland Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Probst Rd/ TR 126 over Br. Richland Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Probst Rd/ TR 126 over Br. Richland Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Probst Rd/ TR 126 over Br. Richland Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.