US Bridges

TR 78A(OLD Sbi 147 over Hodges Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Pulaski County, Illinois · 0.4 MI W Ill 37 · Structure no. 077002900000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 78A(OLD Sbi 147 over Hodges Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 78A(OLD Sbi 147 over Hodges Bayou in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 78A(OLD Sbi 147
CrossesHodges Bayou
Location0.4 MI W Ill 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPulaski County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.16163, -89.11157
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 78A(OLD Sbi 147 over Hodges Bayou built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 78A(OLD Sbi 147 over Hodges Bayou 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 78A(OLD Sbi 147 over Hodges Bayou carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is TR 78A(OLD Sbi 147 over Hodges Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 78A(OLD Sbi 147 over Hodges Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.