US Bridges

TR 31 over Trib to Hicks Branch

Good

Hardin County, Illinois · 0.25M E of Ill 34 · Structure no. 035500700000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 31 over Trib to Hicks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying TR 31 over Trib to Hicks Branch in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 31
CrossesTrib to Hicks Branch
Location0.25M E of Ill 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.54804, -88.40012
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 31 over Trib to Hicks Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 31 over Trib to Hicks 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 31 over Trib to Hicks Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 31 over Trib to Hicks Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 31 over Trib to Hicks Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.