TR 0128
Carrying TR 0128 over PANTHER CREEK
1MI W TAYLORVILLE, Christian, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TR 0128
The TR 0128 bridge in Christian, Illinois carries TR 0128 over PANTHER CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 450 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TR 0128 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 450 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 011502800000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
TR 0128 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare TR 0128 against other structures in Christian and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for TR 0128?
TR 0128 in Christian, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TR 0128 inspected?
TR 0128's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 450 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 0128 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TR 0128?
TR 0128 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TR 0128?
TR 0128 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is TR 0128 and does age affect safety?
TR 0128 was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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