US Bridges

TR 319 over Branch of Walker Crt

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 1.0 MI W. of Kewanee · Structure no. 037322100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 319 over Branch of Walker Crt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 319 over Branch of Walker Crt in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 108 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 319
CrossesBranch of Walker Crt
Location1.0 MI W. of Kewanee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.24172, -89.96684
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic108 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 319 over Branch of Walker Crt built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 319 over Branch of Walker Crt 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 319 over Branch of Walker Crt carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 319 over Branch of Walker Crt?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 319 over Branch of Walker Crt?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.