US Bridges

Baves Rd-Tr 139 over Trib-Mid Fk Bigmuddy

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 1200N 1870E · Structure no. 028334200000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baves Rd-Tr 139 over Trib-Mid Fk Bigmuddy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baves Rd-Tr 139 over Trib-Mid Fk Bigmuddy in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBaves Rd-Tr 139
CrossesTrib-Mid Fk Bigmuddy
Location1200N 1870E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.03755, -88.80414
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Baves Rd-Tr 139 over Trib-Mid Fk Bigmuddy built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baves Rd-Tr 139 over Trib-Mid Fk Bigmuddy 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 Baves Rd-Tr 139 over Trib-Mid Fk Bigmuddy carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Baves Rd-Tr 139 over Trib-Mid Fk Bigmuddy?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Baves Rd-Tr 139 over Trib-Mid Fk Bigmuddy?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.