TR 5 over Brushy Fork
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Illinois · 1 MI NW Birds · Structure no. 051303600000000
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 5 over Brushy Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 5 over Brushy Fork in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 5 over Brushy Fork built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 5 over Brushy Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 5 over Brushy Fork carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 5 over Brushy Fork?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns TR 5 over Brushy Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.