US Bridges

TR 153 over Willow Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 2.2 MI SW of Horace · Structure no. 023421900000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 153 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 153 over Willow Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 153
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2.2 MI SW of Horace
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.69058, -87.71751
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 153 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 153 over Willow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 153 over Willow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 153 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns TR 153 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.