US Bridges

Muni 7000 over Hog Branch

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · .5 MI NW of Oakland · Structure no. 015336100000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muni 7000 over Hog Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Muni 7000 over Hog Branch in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMuni 7000
CrossesHog Branch
Location.5 MI NW of Oakland
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.66436, -88.03566
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Muni 7000 over Hog Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muni 7000 over Hog 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Muni 7000 over Hog Branch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Muni 7000 over Hog Branch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Muni 7000 over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.