TR-137 over Crooked Creek
FairWhite County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Phillipstwn · Structure no. 097315300000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-137 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR-137 over Crooked Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-137 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-137 over Crooked 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR-137 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is TR-137 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns TR-137 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.