US Bridges

TR 317 over Trib Little Muddy

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · NW of Royalton · Structure no. 028325700000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 317 over Trib Little Muddy is a concrete culvert carrying TR 317 over Trib Little Muddy in Franklin 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 317
CrossesTrib Little Muddy
LocationNW of Royalton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.91778, -89.14566
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 317 over Trib Little Muddy built?

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

What condition is TR 317 over Trib Little 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does TR 317 over Trib Little Muddy carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 317 over Trib Little Muddy?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 317 over Trib Little Muddy?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.