US Bridges

TR 41 over Dry Branchcreek

Fair

Bond County, Illinois · 6.25 M No Smithboro · Structure no. 003351800000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 41 over Dry Branchcreek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 41 over Dry Branchcreek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 57 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 41
CrossesDry Branchcreek
Location6.25 M No Smithboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.9933, -89.34866
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks16%
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 41 over Dry Branchcreek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is TR 41 over Dry Branchcreek 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 41 over Dry Branchcreek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR 41 over Dry Branchcreek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 41 over Dry Branchcreek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.