US Bridges

TR 51 over Two Mile Branch

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 2.2 MI W Cadwell · Structure no. 070430200000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 51 over Two Mile Branch is a steel culvert carrying TR 51 over Two Mile Branch in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 51
CrossesTwo Mile Branch
Location2.2 MI W Cadwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.68074, -88.56174
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic184 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 51 over Two Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 51 over Two Mile Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 51 over Two Mile Branch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 51 over Two Mile Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 51 over Two Mile Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.