TR 147 over Branch Shoal Creek
FairBond County, Illinois · 2.0 MI W Greenville · Structure no. 003321400000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 147 over Branch Shoal Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 147 over Branch Shoal Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 147 over Branch Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 147 over Branch Shoal 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 147 over Branch Shoal Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 147 over Branch Shoal Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 147 over Branch Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.