US Bridges

TR 127 over Wolf Run Creek

Good

Greene County, Illinois · 2.25M SE Whitehall · Structure no. 031524100000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 127 over Wolf Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 127 over Wolf Run Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 127
CrossesWolf Run Creek
Location2.25M SE Whitehall
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.40779, -90.35869
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks40%
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 127 over Wolf Run Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 127 over Wolf Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 127 over Wolf Run Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is TR 127 over Wolf Run Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 127 over Wolf Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.