TR-326 over Sams Branch
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Illinois · 3 MI NE Hunt · Structure no. 040313000000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-326 over Sams Branch is a concrete slab carrying TR-326 over Sams Branch in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-326 over Sams Branch built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-326 over Sams Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does TR-326 over Sams Branch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-326 over Sams Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns TR-326 over Sams Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.