US Bridges

TR-141 (furrow Rd) over Lost Creek

Poor

Tazewell County, Illinois · N.CTR-36-T24NR5W · Structure no. 090310200000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-141 (furrow Rd) over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR-141 (furrow Rd) over Lost Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR-141 (furrow Rd)
CrossesLost Creek
LocationN.CTR-36-T24NR5W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.4912, -89.61659
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-141 (furrow Rd) over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-141 (furrow Rd) over Lost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does TR-141 (furrow Rd) over Lost Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is TR-141 (furrow Rd) over Lost Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR-141 (furrow Rd) over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.