US Bridges

Reynolds Dr(ms 854 over Town Branch Creek

Good

Coles County, Illinois · W Edge Charleston · Structure no. 015601300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds Dr(ms 854 over Town Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reynolds Dr(ms 854 over Town Branch Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesReynolds Dr(ms 854
CrossesTown Branch Creek
LocationW Edge Charleston
Coordinates39.49128, -88.19239
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Reynolds Dr(ms 854 over Town Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reynolds Dr(ms 854 over Town Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Reynolds Dr(ms 854 over Town Branch Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds Dr(ms 854 over Town Branch Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds Dr(ms 854 over Town Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.