US Bridges

TR 138 over Panther Creek Trib

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 0.6 MI S Il 104 · Structure no. 084502700000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 138 over Panther Creek Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 138 over Panther Creek Trib in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 138
CrossesPanther Creek Trib
Location0.6 MI S Il 104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.57948, -89.78707
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 138 over Panther Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 138 over Panther Creek Trib 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does TR 138 over Panther Creek Trib carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is TR 138 over Panther Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Who owns TR 138 over Panther Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.