US Bridges

Ill 127 over Trib to Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Bond County, Illinois · 0.85 N Clinton CO Li · Structure no. 003200900000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 127 over Trib to Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 127 over Trib to Beaver Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,232 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 127
CrossesTrib to Beaver Creek
Location0.85 N Clinton CO Li
RouteState Highway 127
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.75339, -89.37176
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,232 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 127 over Trib to Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 127 over Trib to Beaver 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 127 over Trib to Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ill 127 over Trib to Beaver Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ill 127 over Trib to Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.