US Bridges

TR 54 over Buck Branch

Good

Cumberland County, Illinois · 5 MI SE of Neoga · Structure no. 018315400000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 54 over Buck Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 54 over Buck Branch in Cumberland 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 54
CrossesBuck Branch
Location5 MI SE of Neoga
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.30596, -88.36903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic156 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 54 over Buck Branch built?

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

What condition is TR 54 over Buck Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 54 over Buck Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 54 over Buck Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 54 over Buck Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.