US Bridges

TR 207 over Lake Fork Ck Trib.

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Lake Fork · Structure no. 054465200000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 207 over Lake Fork Ck Trib. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 207 over Lake Fork Ck Trib. in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 207
CrossesLake Fork Ck Trib.
Location2 MI NW Lake Fork
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.9867, -89.376
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 207 over Lake Fork Ck Trib. built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 207 over Lake Fork Ck Trib. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 207 over Lake Fork Ck Trib. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 207 over Lake Fork Ck Trib.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns TR 207 over Lake Fork Ck Trib.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.