US Bridges

TR 189 over Anderson Branch

Poor

Macoupin County, Illinois · 3 W 1 S Stand. City · Structure no. 059500700000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 189 over Anderson Branch is a steel culvert carrying TR 189 over Anderson Branch in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 189
CrossesAnderson Branch
Location3 W 1 S Stand. City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacoupin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.33468, -89.83196
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks31%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$87,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 189 over Anderson Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 189 over Anderson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 189 over Anderson Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is TR 189 over Anderson Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns TR 189 over Anderson Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.