US Bridges

TR 178 over Trib to Lick CR

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 3 M SE Murrayville · Structure no. 069502400000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 178 over Trib to Lick CR is a concrete culvert carrying TR 178 over Trib to Lick CR in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 178
CrossesTrib to Lick CR
Location3 M SE Murrayville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.5563, -90.20702
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 178 over Trib to Lick CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 178 over Trib to Lick CR 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does TR 178 over Trib to Lick CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is TR 178 over Trib to Lick CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR 178 over Trib to Lick CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.