US Bridges

TR 0262 over Tourmeal Crk

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · 2.0 MI SE Burton · Structure no. 001324800000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 0262 over Tourmeal Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 0262 over Tourmeal Crk in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 0262
CrossesTourmeal Crk
Location2.0 MI SE Burton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.88185, -91.20374
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 0262 over Tourmeal Crk built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is TR 0262 over Tourmeal Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 0262 over Tourmeal Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 0262 over Tourmeal Crk?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 0262 over Tourmeal Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.