US Bridges

TR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · 3 MI SE New Holland · Structure no. 054555400000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow is a steel culvert carrying TR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 44
CrossesSugar Creek Overflow
Location3 MI SE New Holland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.17556, -89.52357
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns TR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.