TR-159 over Trib Skillet Fork
FairWhite County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Carmi · Structure no. 097318900000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-159 over Trib Skillet Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-159 over Trib Skillet Fork in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-159 over Trib Skillet Fork built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-159 over Trib Skillet Fork 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-159 over Trib Skillet Fork carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR-159 over Trib Skillet Fork?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-159 over Trib Skillet Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.