US Bridges

TR 465 over Honey Cut Branch

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · 1.5 So 2.5E Brighton · Structure no. 059330200000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 465 over Honey Cut Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 465 over Honey Cut Branch in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 465
CrossesHoney Cut Branch
Location1.5 So 2.5E Brighton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.01309, -90.07961
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 465 over Honey Cut Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 465 over Honey Cut 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does TR 465 over Honey Cut Branch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 465 over Honey Cut Branch?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 465 over Honey Cut Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.