US Bridges

TR 117 over S Branch Brouilletts

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 3.8 MI NW of Horace · Structure no. 023422000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 117 over S Branch Brouilletts is a concrete culvert carrying TR 117 over S Branch Brouilletts in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 117
CrossesS Branch Brouilletts
Location3.8 MI NW of Horace
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.73395, -87.75888
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 117 over S Branch Brouilletts built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 117 over S Branch Brouilletts 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 over S Branch Brouilletts carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 117 over S Branch Brouilletts?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns TR 117 over S Branch Brouilletts?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.