US Bridges

Ill 127 over Trib to Nashville CR

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · Ncl Nashville · Structure no. 095200300000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 127 over Trib to Nashville CR is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 127 over Trib to Nashville CR in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,616 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIll 127
CrossesTrib to Nashville CR
LocationNcl Nashville
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates38.35251, -89.3788
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2023)
Projected traffic11,616 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 127 over Trib to Nashville CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 127 over Trib to Nashville CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 127 over Trib to Nashville CR carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 127 over Trib to Nashville CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ill 127 over Trib to Nashville CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.