TR 49 over Hackett Branch
PoorClosed to trafficDouglas County, Illinois · 3.3 MI NE of Tuscola · Structure no. 021411400000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 49 over Hackett Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 49 over Hackett Branch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 49 over Hackett Branch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 49 over Hackett Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 49 over Hackett Branch carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 49 over Hackett Branch?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 49 over Hackett Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.