US Bridges

TR 178-E Bethel RD over Trib to Big Muddy Rv

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 2 MI S West City · Structure no. 028335100000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 178-E Bethel RD over Trib to Big Muddy Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 178-E Bethel RD over Trib to Big Muddy Rv in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 178-E Bethel RD
CrossesTrib to Big Muddy Rv
Location2 MI S West City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.961, -88.95629
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks24%
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 178-E Bethel RD over Trib to Big Muddy Rv built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 178-E Bethel RD over Trib to Big Muddy Rv 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 178-E Bethel RD over Trib to Big Muddy Rv carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is TR 178-E Bethel RD over Trib to Big Muddy Rv?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 178-E Bethel RD over Trib to Big Muddy Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.