US Bridges

TR 151 over Brushy Branch

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 3.5 M SE Stonington · Structure no. 011340500000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 151 over Brushy Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 151 over Brushy Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 151
CrossesBrushy Branch
Location3.5 M SE Stonington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.58226, -89.14449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 151 over Brushy Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 151 over Brushy Branch 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 TR 151 over Brushy Branch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 151 over Brushy Branch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 151 over Brushy Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.