US Bridges

TR 125 over W Fork Shoal Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 1.4 MI S Raymond · Structure no. 068324300000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 125 over W Fork Shoal Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 125 over W Fork Shoal Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 125
CrossesW Fork Shoal Creek
Location1.4 MI S Raymond
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.28683, -89.57401
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks43%
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 125 over W Fork Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 125 over W Fork Shoal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 125 over W Fork Shoal Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is TR 125 over W Fork Shoal Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 125 over W Fork Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.