US Bridges

TR 140 over Two Mile Branch

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW of Cadwell · Structure no. 070430300000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 140 over Two Mile Branch is a steel culvert carrying TR 140 over Two Mile Branch in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesTR 140
CrossesTwo Mile Branch
Location2.5 MI SW of Cadwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.67563, -88.56648
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 140 over Two Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 140 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 140 over Two Mile Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 140 over Two Mile Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TR 140 over Two Mile Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.