US Bridges

TR 117 a over Brouilletts Creek

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 1 MI SW of Kidley · Structure no. 023402300000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 117 a over Brouilletts Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 117 a over Brouilletts Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesTR 117 a
CrossesBrouilletts Creek
Location1 MI SW of Kidley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.73781, -87.54495
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 117 a over Brouilletts Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 117 a over Brouilletts Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 117 a over Brouilletts Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 117 a over Brouilletts Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 117 a over Brouilletts Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.