US Bridges

TR 76-B over Three Mile Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N Honeybend · Structure no. 068500600000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 76-B over Three Mile Branch is a steel culvert carrying TR 76-B over Three Mile Branch in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 76-B
CrossesThree Mile Branch
Location1.0 MI N Honeybend
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.27016, -89.62305
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 76-B over Three Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 76-B over Three Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 76-B over Three Mile Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is TR 76-B over Three Mile Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns TR 76-B over Three Mile Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.