US Bridges

TR 1 over Hayes Branch

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 1.7 MI NW of Hayes · Structure no. 021410000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 1 over Hayes Branch is a concrete slab carrying TR 1 over Hayes Branch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 152 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 1
CrossesHayes Branch
Location1.7 MI NW of Hayes
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.87927, -88.30519
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

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 1 over Hayes Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 1 over Hayes 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 1 over Hayes Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 1 over Hayes Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 1 over Hayes Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.