US Bridges

TR 107 over Rooks Creek

Poor

Livingston County, Illinois · 1020 E 2100 N · Structure no. 053322500000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 107 over Rooks Creek is a concrete other carrying TR 107 over Rooks Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 107
CrossesRooks Creek
Location1020 E 2100 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.9312, -88.73604
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 107 over Rooks Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 107 over Rooks Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 107 over Rooks Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is TR 107 over Rooks Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 107 over Rooks Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.