US Bridges

TR 114/ Lrc Rd. over Fountain Ck

Fair

Monroe County, Illinois · SEC10 RD Dist 7 · Structure no. 067305100000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 114/ Lrc Rd. over Fountain Ck is a concrete slab carrying TR 114/ Lrc Rd. over Fountain Ck in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 90 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 114/ Lrc Rd.
CrossesFountain Ck
LocationSEC10 RD Dist 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.28225, -90.18631
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic113 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 114/ Lrc Rd. over Fountain Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is TR 114/ Lrc Rd. over Fountain Ck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 114/ Lrc Rd. over Fountain Ck carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is TR 114/ Lrc Rd. over Fountain Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 114/ Lrc Rd. over Fountain Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.