US Bridges

TR 127 Mm Road over Horse Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · 5.5 MI NE Renault · Structure no. 067310700000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 127 Mm Road over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 127 Mm Road over Horse Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTR 127 Mm Road
CrossesHorse Creek
Location5.5 MI NE Renault
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.21169, -90.06309
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic367 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 127 Mm Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 127 Mm Road over Horse Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does TR 127 Mm Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 127 Mm Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 127 Mm Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.