US Bridges

TR 130 over Branch of Bay Creek

Good

Pope County, Illinois · South Edgeof Homberg · Structure no. 076305000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 130 over Branch of Bay Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 130 over Branch of Bay Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesTR 130
CrossesBranch of Bay Creek
LocationSouth Edgeof Homberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.3195, -88.55169
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 130 over Branch of Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 130 over Branch of Bay Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does TR 130 over Branch of Bay Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR 130 over Branch of Bay Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 130 over Branch of Bay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.