US Bridges

TR 6 - Fayette CO over Dry Fork

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 5.6 MI SE Fillmore · Structure no. 068325000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 6 - Fayette CO over Dry Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 6 - Fayette CO over Dry Fork 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 6 - Fayette CO
CrossesDry Fork
Location5.6 MI SE Fillmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.03612, -89.25033
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks16%
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 6 - Fayette CO over Dry Fork built?

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

What condition is TR 6 - Fayette CO over Dry Fork 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 6 - Fayette CO over Dry Fork carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR 6 - Fayette CO over Dry Fork?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 6 - Fayette CO over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.