US Bridges

TR 123 Brandt RD over TR1B to Silver Creek

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 2 MI NW of Alhambra · Structure no. 060326000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 123 Brandt RD over TR1B to Silver Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 123 Brandt RD over TR1B to Silver Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 123 Brandt RD
CrossesTR1B to Silver Creek
Location2 MI NW of Alhambra
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.91782, -89.77787
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 123 Brandt RD over TR1B to Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 123 Brandt RD over TR1B to Silver Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does TR 123 Brandt RD over TR1B to Silver Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 123 Brandt RD over TR1B to Silver Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns TR 123 Brandt RD over TR1B to Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.