US Bridges

TR 75B- Mont CO over West Branch Bug R Dd

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Harvel · Structure no. 011503600000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 75B- Mont CO over West Branch Bug R Dd is a steel culvert carrying TR 75B- Mont CO over West Branch Bug R Dd in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 75B- Mont CO
CrossesWest Branch Bug R Dd
Location1.5 MI E Harvel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.34877, -89.4978
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 75B- Mont CO over West Branch Bug R Dd built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 75B- Mont CO over West Branch Bug R Dd 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 75B- Mont CO over West Branch Bug R Dd carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 75B- Mont CO over West Branch Bug R Dd?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns TR 75B- Mont CO over West Branch Bug R Dd?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.