US Bridges

TR 125 over Br of Brushy Fork

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 3.8MI N.W. Walnut Pt · Structure no. 021482200000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 125 over Br of Brushy Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 125 over Br of Brushy Fork in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 125
CrossesBr of Brushy Fork
Location3.8MI N.W. Walnut Pt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.73955, -88.08461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 125 over Br of Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 125 over Br of Brushy Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 125 over Br of Brushy Fork carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 125 over Br of Brushy Fork?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 125 over Br of Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.