TR 38 over Stringtown Branch
PoorPosted for loadMoultrie County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W Lovington · Structure no. 070410400000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 38 over Stringtown Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 38 over Stringtown Branch in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 38 over Stringtown Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 38 over Stringtown 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does TR 38 over Stringtown Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 38 over Stringtown Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns TR 38 over Stringtown Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.