TR 45 over Branch Big Muddy
GoodFranklin County, Illinois · NW Macedon 1A · Structure no. 028327200000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 45 over Branch Big Muddy is a concrete culvert carrying TR 45 over Branch Big Muddy in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 45 over Branch Big Muddy built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 45 over Branch 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does TR 45 over Branch Big Muddy carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is TR 45 over Branch Big Muddy?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 45 over Branch Big Muddy?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.