Tr 87 A over Brush Creek
Moultrie County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tr 87 A over Brush Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 68 of the 172 inventoried bridges in Moultrie County rated good (39.5%); 16 (9.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 33 ft |
| Location | 1 Mi W of Bethany |
| NBI structure number | 070462000000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Moultrie County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il 121(FAP 320) over Asa Creek | 1986 | 6,500 | Fair |
| Fap 320(IL 121) over Stream | 1995 | 5,750 | Good |
| Il 121 (fap 320) over Jonathan Creek | 1967 | 5,700 | Good |
| Il 121 (fap 320) over West Okaw River | 1966 | 4,700 | Poor |
| Fap 320 (il 121) over Dunn Branch | 1969 | 4,600 | Good |
| Ill 121(FAP 320) over Stream | 1971 | 4,450 | Fair |
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