US Bridges

TR 121 Button over Stream

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 2370E 00N · Structure no. 027330000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 121 Button over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 121 Button over Stream in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 121 Button
CrossesStream
Location2370E 00N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.40048, -88.00951
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 121 Button over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 121 Button over Stream 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does TR 121 Button over Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 121 Button over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 121 Button over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.