US Bridges

TR 126B Off US 51 over Creek

Fair

Union County, Illinois · 0.7 MI N of Ill 146 · Structure no. 091500300000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 126B Off US 51 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 126B Off US 51 over Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 126B Off US 51
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 MI N of Ill 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.48688, -89.23186
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 126B Off US 51 over Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 126B Off US 51 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 126B Off US 51 over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 126B Off US 51 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns TR 126B Off US 51 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.