US Bridges

TR 121 over E. Fork Shoal Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SW Nokomis · Structure no. 068324800000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 121 over E. Fork Shoal Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 121 over E. Fork Shoal Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 121
CrossesE. Fork Shoal Creek
Location1.5 MI SW Nokomis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.29045, -89.30952
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 121 over E. Fork Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 121 over E. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 121 over E. Fork Shoal Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is TR 121 over E. Fork Shoal Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 121 over E. Fork Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.