US Bridges

TR 127 over Angle Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 4.0 MI N Tower Hill · Structure no. 087311500000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 127 over Angle Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 127 over Angle Branch in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 127
CrossesAngle Branch
Location4.0 MI N Tower Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.44928, -88.95815
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 127 over Angle Branch built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 127 over Angle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 127 over Angle Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is TR 127 over Angle Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns TR 127 over Angle Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.