US Bridges

TR 149 over Stream W of Pope CO

Good

Massac County, Illinois · 1 MI W County Line · Structure no. 064500200000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 149 over Stream W of Pope CO is a concrete culvert carrying TR 149 over Stream W of Pope CO in Massac 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 149
CrossesStream W of Pope CO
Location1 MI W County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.13214, -88.51063
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 149 over Stream W of Pope CO built?

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

What condition is TR 149 over Stream W of Pope CO 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 149 over Stream W of Pope CO carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 149 over Stream W of Pope CO?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 149 over Stream W of Pope CO?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.