US Bridges

TR 117 over Trib Hess Bayou

Good

Pulaski County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SW of Olmsted · Structure no. 077313100000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 117 over Trib Hess Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 117 over Trib Hess Bayou in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 117
CrossesTrib Hess Bayou
Location3.0 MI SW of Olmsted
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.14383, -89.1444
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 117 over Trib Hess Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 117 over Trib Hess Bayou 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does TR 117 over Trib Hess Bayou carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is TR 117 over Trib Hess Bayou?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 117 over Trib Hess Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.