US Bridges

TR 118 over W Fork Shoal Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 3 MI W Harvel · Structure no. 068502600000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 118 over W Fork Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 118 over W Fork Shoal Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 118
CrossesW Fork Shoal Creek
Location3 MI W Harvel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.36306, -89.58678
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 118 over W Fork Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 118 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 118 over W Fork Shoal Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 118 over W Fork Shoal Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 118 over W Fork Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.