TR 5 over Hog Branch Creek
FairColes County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N Oakland · Structure no. 015325800000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 5 over Hog Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 5 over Hog Branch Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 5 over Hog Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 5 over Hog Branch Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 5 over Hog Branch Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR 5 over Hog Branch Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 5 over Hog Branch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.