US Bridges

TR 130 over Creek

Fair

Union County, Illinois · .25M.S.JCT. TR 55 · Structure no. 091307300000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 130 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 130 over Creek in Union 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 130
CrossesCreek
Location.25M.S.JCT. TR 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.56028, -89.24461
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 130 over Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 130 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 130 over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 130 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 130 over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.