TR 371 over Buck Branch
PoorPike County, Illinois · 2.0 MI SE Nebo · Structure no. 075302700000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 371 over Buck Branch is a concrete slab carrying TR 371 over Buck Branch in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 125 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 371 over Buck Branch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is TR 371 over Buck 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does TR 371 over Buck Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is TR 371 over Buck Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns TR 371 over Buck Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.