US Bridges

TR 123 over Nashville Creek

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 2 MI N Nashville · Structure no. 095306200000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 123 over Nashville Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 123 over Nashville Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 105 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 123
CrossesNashville Creek
Location2 MI N Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.37603, -89.40183
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2024)
Projected traffic666 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 123 over Nashville Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is TR 123 over Nashville 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 Nashville Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 123 over Nashville Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 123 over Nashville Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.