US Bridges

TR 154 over Little Creek

Good

Union County, Illinois · 4 MI SE Jonesboro · Structure no. 091319500000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 154 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 154 over Little Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 154
CrossesLittle Creek
Location4 MI SE Jonesboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.40748, -89.19097
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 TR 154 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 154 over Little 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does TR 154 over Little Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 154 over Little Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 154 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.