US Bridges

TR 5 over Howell Hollow Ck

Good

Calhoun County, Illinois · 2.5MI N of Belleview · Structure no. 007306400000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 5 over Howell Hollow Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 5 over Howell Hollow Ck in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesTR 5
CrossesHowell Hollow Ck
Location2.5MI N of Belleview
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.39286, -90.79697
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 5 over Howell Hollow Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 5 over Howell Hollow Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does TR 5 over Howell Hollow Ck carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is TR 5 over Howell Hollow Ck?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 5 over Howell Hollow Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.