TR 310 over Willow Branch
PoorClosed to trafficChristian County, Illinois · 1MI N Moweaqua · Structure no. 011324800000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 310 over Willow Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 310 over Willow Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 310 over Willow Branch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 310 over Willow 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 310 over Willow Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR 310 over Willow Branch?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns TR 310 over Willow Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.