US Bridges

TR 151A over Big George Branch

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 0.03 MI E TR 296 · Structure no. 011342100000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 151A over Big George Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 151A over Big George Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 6 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 151A
CrossesBig George Branch
Location0.03 MI E TR 296
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.58168, -89.05734
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 151A over Big George Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 151A over Big George Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 151A over Big George Branch carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 151A over Big George Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 151A over Big George Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.