TR 138 over Panther Creek
GoodSangamon County, Illinois · 2MI NW Thayer · Structure no. 084358600000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 138 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 138 over Panther Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 138 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 138 over Panther 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 138 over Panther Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is TR 138 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns TR 138 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.