US Bridges

TR 301 over Hackett Branch

Poor

Champaign County, Illinois · 0.7 MI SE Pesotum · Structure no. 010333900000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 301 over Hackett Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 301 over Hackett Branch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 301
CrossesHackett Branch
Location0.7 MI SE Pesotum
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.90811, -88.26331
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2021)
Projected traffic783 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 301 over Hackett Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is TR 301 over Hackett Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 301 over Hackett Branch carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 301 over Hackett Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 301 over Hackett Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.