US Bridges

TR 39 over Trib to Big Branch

Good

Hardin County, Illinois · 2.5M S Karbers Ridge · Structure no. 035304700000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 39 over Trib to Big Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 39 over Trib to Big Branch in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 39
CrossesTrib to Big Branch
Location2.5M S Karbers Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.54407, -88.34391
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks44%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 39 over Trib to Big Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 39 over Trib to Big Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 39 over Trib to Big Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is TR 39 over Trib to Big Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 39 over Trib to Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.