US Bridges

TR 154 over Brouilletts Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW Cherry Pt · Structure no. 023502500000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 154 over Brouilletts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 154 over Brouilletts Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 154
CrossesBrouilletts Creek
Location1.5 MI NW Cherry Pt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.82266, -87.74709
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 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 154 over Brouilletts Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 154 over Brouilletts 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 154 over Brouilletts Creek carry?

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

How long is TR 154 over Brouilletts Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns TR 154 over Brouilletts Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.