TR 123 over Willow Creek
FairWashington County, Illinois · 2 MI N-2.75 MI W Nas · Structure no. 095306100000000
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 123 over Willow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 123 over Willow Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 123 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 123 over Willow 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does TR 123 over Willow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR 123 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR 123 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.