US Bridges

TR 44 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SW Lovington · Structure no. 070412500000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 44 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 44 over Drainage Ditch in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 44
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.5 MI SW Lovington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.68462, -88.69985
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 44 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 44 over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 44 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 44 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 44 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.