US Bridges

TR 99 over Trib Big Muddy

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · TR99 Ov TR B Muddy · Structure no. 028305900000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 99 over Trib Big Muddy is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 99 over Trib Big Muddy in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 125 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 99
CrossesTrib Big Muddy
LocationTR99 Ov TR B Muddy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.06462, -88.74692
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks51%
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 99 over Trib Big Muddy built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is TR 99 over Trib Big Muddy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 99 over Trib Big Muddy carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is TR 99 over Trib Big Muddy?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 99 over Trib Big Muddy?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.