TR 55 over Honeycut Branch
FairMadison County, Illinois · 4.5 Miles N of Alton · Structure no. 060327700000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 55 over Honeycut Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 55 over Honeycut Branch in Madison 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 55 over Honeycut Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 55 over Honeycut Branch 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does TR 55 over Honeycut Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is TR 55 over Honeycut Branch?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 55 over Honeycut Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.