TR-126 over Four Mile Creek
FairWayne County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SE Keenes · Structure no. 096307200000000
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-126 over Four Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-126 over Four Mile Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-126 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-126 over Four Mile 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR-126 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR-126 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns TR-126 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.