US Bridges

TR 47-BENTON RD over Trib of Gurley Ditch

Good

Massac County, Illinois · 0.1 MI E TR 82 · Structure no. 064312300000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 47-BENTON RD over Trib of Gurley Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 47-BENTON RD over Trib of Gurley Ditch in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 47-BENTON RD
CrossesTrib of Gurley Ditch
Location0.1 MI E TR 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.27196, -88.73593
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 47-BENTON RD over Trib of Gurley Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 47-BENTON RD over Trib of Gurley Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 47-BENTON RD over Trib of Gurley Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR 47-BENTON RD over Trib of Gurley Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 47-BENTON RD over Trib of Gurley Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.