US Bridges

TR 105 over Bolin Branch

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 4 MI NE Sullivan · Structure no. 070431500000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 105 over Bolin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying TR 105 over Bolin Branch in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 105
CrossesBolin Branch
Location4 MI NE Sullivan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.61149, -88.52566
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic158 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 105 over Bolin Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 105 over Bolin 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 105 over Bolin Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 105 over Bolin Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 105 over Bolin Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.