US Bridges

TR 144 over Branch to Red River

Good

Woodford County, Illinois · 5 MI SE Eureka · Structure no. 102501200000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 144 over Branch to Red River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 144 over Branch to Red River in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 144
CrossesBranch to Red River
Location5 MI SE Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.68506, -89.19486
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks29%
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 144 over Branch to Red River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 144 over Branch to Red River 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does TR 144 over Branch to Red River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is TR 144 over Branch to Red River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns TR 144 over Branch to Red River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.