US Bridges

TR 273 over Branch L. Muddy Riv.

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 1.5 M.S. Mulkeytown · Structure no. 028321500000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 273 over Branch L. Muddy Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying TR 273 over Branch L. Muddy Riv. in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 273
CrossesBranch L. Muddy Riv.
Location1.5 M.S. Mulkeytown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.95003, -89.12079
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks25%
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 273 over Branch L. Muddy Riv. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 273 over Branch L. Muddy Riv. 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does TR 273 over Branch L. Muddy Riv. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is TR 273 over Branch L. Muddy Riv.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 273 over Branch L. Muddy Riv.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.